Pepper Chili

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   1. Rinse beans. In a 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven, combine beans and 4 cups of the water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. (Or place beans in water in Dutch oven. Cover; let stand in a cool place for 6 to 8 hours or overnight.)

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   2. Drain and rinse beans. In the same Dutch oven, combine beans and remaining 4 cups water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid. Return beans and reserved liquid to Dutch oven. Add undrained tomatoes, sweet peppers, onions, and garlic.

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   3. In a very large skillet, cook and stir ground beef and pork, half at a time, over medium heat until brown. Drain well.

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   4. Add cooked beef and pork to the Dutch oven. Stir in parsley, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cumin seeds. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Makes 10 servings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.