Taylor's Texas Chili w/ Beans Recipe

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/4 cup dry pinto beans
• 1/4 cup dry black beans
• 1/4 cup dry kidney beans or small red beans
• 1/4 cup dry white (great northern) beans
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 finely chopped medium white onion
• 1 finely chopped medium green bell pepper
• 1 12-oz can diced tomatoes and green chilies
• 4 tbsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or red pepper
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp rubbed sage
• 1 8oz can tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp masa (corn starch) stirred into 1/8 cup cold water

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