Project Description

bean chilli

Recipe Ingredients:

  • ½ pound dry black-eyes

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 ½ cups chopped onion

  • 1 ½ cups diced celery

  • 1 ½ cups tomato puree

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder

Instructions

Soak beans by your preferred method.

Brown meat, add onions and celery, and cook briefly. Add tomato puree, seasonings, and the drained, soaked blackeyes with about 1 ¼ cups water. Cook over low heat about one hour or until chili is thick and beans are tender, stirring occasionally. Add water, if necessary, to maintain consistency.

This is a mild chili by some Texas standards. If you want it “Texas hot,” use the full measure of chili powder and add hot pepper sauce to taste. Makes 6-8 servings.

*As an alternative, substitute seasoned smoked sausage for ground beef.