This is our favorite. CHILI and BEANS
1 lb dry pink beans
1/3 lb salt pork
1/4 tsp oregano
cover beans with water, bring to boil, add sliced salt pork and oregano.
Simmer until beans are tender, about 3 hours
OR USE A COUPLE OF CANS OF CHILI BEANS
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2 lbs stewing beef and 1 lb pork (chops will do) cut meat in cubes and brown.
Add 4T chili powder to browned meat.
chop 1 onion and 4 cloves garlic, add to meat
1 lg can solid pack tomatoes, put in blender and chop slightly and add to meat. I just use a quart of canned tomatoes.
Add to meat and tomatoes...
1 T oregano(3T if using fresh),
1 tsp cumin (AT LEAST. I love cumin and probably overdo it),
salt to taste,
2 bay leaves
Simmer until meat is tender, at least 2 hours. Remove bay leaves.
Drain beans or add the canned chili beans and add chili sauce, mix together and serve.
enjoy