— ——–MICKEY’S GOURMET CKBK——————- 2 lb Dried pinto beans
2 md Onions, sliced
1/4 c Veg oil
2 cl Garlic, diced
1 c Celery, chpd
2 lb Ground beef
1 t Chili powder, or more
1 t Paprika
1 t Dried thyme
28 oz Cn tomatoes, about 3c
Salt and pepper —–SPICIER VARIATION—– 1/8 ts Coriander
1/8 ts Turmeric
1/8 ts Chili seeds
1/8 ts Fennel
1/8 ts Cloves
1/8 ts Cinnamon
1/8 ts Dried ginger
1 sm Mexican chili pepper
Walt Disney’s personal recipe. Wash, sort and soak beans in cold water overnight. Drain; place in 2 qt saucepan. Add water to cover 2″ over beans. Add onions and simmer in covered pot until tender, 2 hrs. Meanwhile, heat oil in lg sauce pot; saute garlic until lightly browned. Add celery and beef; cook. Add chili powder, paprika, and thyme. Break up tomatoes with spoon and mix with meat mixture; cover, simmer 1 hr. When beans are tender, combine with meat, stirring gently. Salt and pepper and add additional spices if desired, cook 30 mins.