1/2 lb. pinto beans
5 c. canned tomatoes
1 lb. chopped green pepper
1 1/2 tbsp. salad oil
1 1/2 lb. chopped onion
2 cloves crushed garlic
1/2 c. chopped parsley
1/2 c. butter
2 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 lb. lean ground pork
1/3 c. chili powder
2 tbsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 tsp. cumin seed
1 1/2 tsp. Accent

Wash beans, soak overnight in water. Simmer, covered in same water until tender. Add tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes. Saute green pepper in salad oil 5 minutes. Add onion and cook until tender, stirring often. Add garlic and parsley. Melt butter and saute meat for 15 minutes. Add meat to onion mixture, stir in the chili powder and cook 10 minutes. Add this to the beans and add spices. Simmer covered for 1 hour. Cook uncovered for 30 minutes. Skim fat from top.