Jane’s Chili

Directions

• Rinse beans. Place in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; cover with water and bring to a boil. Boil 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand 1 hour. Drain beans and discard liquid. In the same kettle, bring beans and water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until tender. Drain (beans should measure 6 cups) and set aside. In a large skillet, brown beef and onion. Drain fat. Combine beans, beef mixture and all remaining ingredients in a kettle or Dutch oven. Simmer for about 1 hour.