Black Bean Chili Recipe

Total preparation and cooking time:  3 hours

2		pounds Pasture Purefect ground beef
3		Onions, finely chopped
1		Bell Pepper - finely chopped
2		Stalks Celery - finely chopped
2		Garlic Cloves - finely chopped
4		Tablespoons Olive Oil
1		15 oz can whole tomatoes
1		15 oz can tomato sauce

1    Can tomato paste 1     Pound dry black beans 1     level Teaspoon ground black peppercorns 1/3 Teaspoon crushed red peppers 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne pepper 1/3 Teaspoon Cumin 1/3 Teaspoon finely ground white pepper 1      Teaspoon Oregano 1      Teaspoon Basil 1/4  Teaspoon Thyme 1       Bay Leaf 1/4  Teaspoon Coriander 1       Pinch of Cinnamon 1/4  Teaspoon whole allspice 1/2  Teaspoon Paprika 1       Tablespoons of chili powder 1       Tablespoon red wine vinegar 1       Tablespoon white vinegar 1       Heaping Tablespoon sugar

Soak and cook the beans ahead of time. In an eight quart pot, saute onions, garlic, celery, bell pepper, and dry ingredients in 2 Tablespoons of olive oil.  Add remaining two Tablespoons of olive oil and brown the meat in pan with onions, spices, etc. Add pre-cooked beans, canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and remaining ingredients in pot.  Simmer for two hours stirring occasionally. Makes 2 quarts.

Makes 2 quarts.

Cook's Tip:  Like all one pot meals, this always taste best when made a day ahead.