Chile Con Carne (Canning)

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   ["Wash beans thoroughly and place them in a 2 qt saucepan.", "Add cold water to a level of 2 to 3 inches above the beans and soak 12 to 18 hours.", "Drain and discard water.", "Combine beans with 5-1/2 c of fresh water and 2 tsp salt and bring to a boil.", "Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.", "Drain and discard water.", "Brown ground beef, chopped onions and optional peppers in a skillet.", "Drain off fat and add 3 tsp salt, pepper, chili powder, tomatoes and drained cooked beans.", "Simmer 5 minutes.", "CAUTION: Do Not Thicken.", "Fill jars, leaving 1"" headspace.", "Adjust lids and process in pressure canner.", "Dial Gauge Pressure Canner:", "75 minutes.", "11 lb at 0-2,000 ft (altitude); 12 lb at 2,001-4,000 ft; 13 lb at 4,001-6,000; 14 lb at 6,001-8,000 ft.", "Weight Gauge Pressure Canner:", "75 minutes.", "10 lb at 0-1,000 ft; 15 lb at above 1,000 ft."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.