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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. dried pinto beans (Soaked overnight and cooked; reserve cooking liquid.)
- 3 slices bacon
- 1 lb. hamburger
- 1 c. chopped yellow onion
- 1/2 T. sea salt
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1 T. flour
- 1 pint stewed tomatoes
- 1 1/2 T. chili powder (I used regular and a bit of Ancho chili powder.)
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March 3, 2011This looks great ! Thanks for sharing. I've saved it to the Try Soon folder in my recipe box and will let you know how it is!
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