1 1/2 c. pinto beans
3 slices bacon
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onions
1 clove garlic split
1 tbsp. flour
1 (16 oz.) can undrained tomatoes
1 tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 1/2 tbsp. chili powder

Wash beans, cover with water and soak overnight. Drain. Place beans in large saucepan with 2 quarts water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, simmer covered about 1 1/2 hours or until tender.

Drain beans and save 1 cup liquid. Saute bacon (cut in small pieces) in large Dutch oven or skillet 2 minutes. Add ground meat and brown well. Remove meats and set aside. Add onion, garlic, saute until tender (5 minutes). Remove from heat. Stir in flour, reserved bean liquid and tomatoes, chili powder, salt and spices. Bring to boiling stirring. Add ground meat, bacon, reduce heat and simmer covered for 1 hour. Add beans and simmer 1 hour longer.

Serves 8.