1/2 lb. dry pinto or kidney beans
2 (28 oz. each) cans tomatoes
2 lg. green peppers, chopped
2 med. onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic
1/2 c. parsley
2 lbs. ground beef
1 lb. ground pork
2 1/2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. pepper

Wash beans. Put in a large bowl; add water to 2 inches above beans. Soak overnight. Simmer until softened; drain. Place in crockpot. Add tomatoes, green peppers, onions, garlic and parsley. In a large skillet saute ground beef and ground pork for 15 minutes; remove grease. Add meats to crockpot. Season with chili and pepper. Mix well. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 14 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Yield: 6 to 8 servings.