Red's Firehouse Chili (Mabon)

1/2 cup dried beans (pinto, kidney)
2 tbs. oil
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
jalapenos, as desired
2 (1 lb) cans tomatoes
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tbs. salt
1 tsp. oregano

Wash beans, cover with water and soak overnight. Next day, cook beans in boiling water until tender, drain. In the oil, sauté onion, garlic, and pepper (add jalapenos if desired). Add ground beef and brown well. Add remaining ingredients to the beans. Cook 2 hours. Add cooked vegetable/beef mixture to the beans. Add water if too thick. Serve hot. Serves 4-6 people.

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