1/2 lb. dry pinto or kidney beans
2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans tomatoes
2 lbs. ground chuck, browned & drained
2 med. onions, coarsely chopped
1 green pepper, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2-3 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. cumin
Salt to taste

Completely soften beans in water (unsalted). Put all ingredients in pot or crock pot in order listed. If in crock pot, cook on low 10 to 12 hours, on high 5 to 6 hours and stir once. If in pot 30 to 45 minutes or to your likeness.