1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
2 c. chopped onions
2 lg. cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
Dash ground cloves
5 3/4 c. V-8 vegetable juice
1 lb. dried pinto beans, cooked

In 6 quart Dutch oven, brown beef and cook onion with garlic until onion is tender, stirring occasionally to separate meat. Spoon off fat. Add chili powder, cinnamon, cloves; cook 2 minutes. Add V-8 juice, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover, simmer 30 minutes. Add beans, simmer 15 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Makes 8 3/4 cups or 8 servings.