2 lbs. Poquitos Santa Maria beans
1 env. chili mix
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. M.S. G.
1 1/2 c. tomato juice

Cover beans generously with water, bring to boil and add salt and pepper. Turn heat to simmer and cook 2 hours, or until tender. Beans may be soaked overnight to reduce cooking time. Saute bacon, onion, garlic, seasonings, and chili mix, add ground beef and cook until it looses pink color. Add tomato juice, add to beans and simmer 1 hour. 12 servings.