Instructions: Wash beans and soak overnight in water 2 inches above beans. Simmer, covered, in same water until tender.

Add tomatoes and simmer while you do the following: saute green pepper in oil. Add onion and saute, stirring frequently. Add garlic and parsley. Add all to tomato mixture.

Using same skillet, brown ground meat about 15 minutes. Drain fat. Add meat to tomato mixture, plus chili powder and other seasonings. Simmer, covered, about 2 hours, then uncovered for at least 30 minutes. Skim fat. Freezes well.

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