Chili Beans

5-6 lbs. lean ground beef
(or substitute ground turkey)
3 lbs. dried pinto beans
2 large onions, chopped
3 pkg. chili seasoning mix
1 12oz. can of tomato paste
(or substitute tomato sauce or stewed tomatoes)
chili powder
garlic powder
celery seed
black pepper
salt

Put pinto beans on to boil in a large pot with lots of water. Add chopped onion, garlic, celery, pepper, & salt. 
Beans will take 4 hours to cook. 
I prefer to cook the pinto beans at least 2 hours before adding the other ingredients, because they 
won't have to be stirred as often.
Fry ground meat & add to pot. Add chili seasoning packages & chili powder. Add tomatoes. 
Then you will have to simmer very low, covered & stir at least every 15 minutes to prevent scorching or sticking. 
Taste beans to make sure they are completely cooked. 
This is a very large recipe & you can always cook a smaller amount. 
But it takes just as long to cook a small pot as it does a large pot. 
Also, they freeze very well.
Serve piping hot with lots of crackers & tabasco, if you can handle it!
Barbara Wright