Disneyland Recipes: Walt's Own Chili and Beans

INGREDIENTS:

2 pounds dried pinto beans
2 medium onions, sliced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cup garlic, diced
1 cup Celery, chpd
2 pounds ground beef
1 t Chili powder, or more
1 t Paprika
1 t Dried thyme
28 ounces Cn tomatoes, about 3c
salt and pepper
 
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1/8 teaspoon coriander
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon Chili seeds
1/8 teaspoon fennel
1/8 teaspoon cloves
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon dried ginger
1 small Mexican chili pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Walt Disney's personal recipe. Wash, sort and soak beans in cold water overnight. Drain; place in 2 qt saucepan. Add water to cover 2" over beans. Add onions and simmer in covered pot until tender, 2 hrs.

Meanwhile, heat oil in lg sauce pot; saute garlic until lightly browned. Add celery and beef; cook. Add chili powder, paprika, and thyme. Break up tomatoes with spoon and mix with meat mixture; cover, simmer 1 hr. When beans are tender, combine with meat, stirring gently. Salt and pepper and add additional spices if desired, cook 30 mins.