Chasen's Famous Chili

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Famous landmark hollywood restaurant that closed in the last decade. This is the popular chili--liz taylor loved it so much she had it shipped around the world to every movie set that she was working on!!

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Steps

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Rinse beans , put in a bowl and add water so that it extends 2 inches above beans.

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Allow to soak overnight.

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Transfer beans and water to a large stock pot.

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Simmer , covered , in the same water until tender , about 2 to 2 1 / 2 hours.

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Add tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes.

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Heat oil in large skillet and saut green peppers slowly 5 minutes.

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Add onions and cook until tender , stirring frequently.

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Add garlic and parsley.

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In a second large skillet , melt butter and saut beef and pork 15 minutes.

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Add meat to onion mixture , stir in chili powder and cook 10 minutes.

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Add meat mixture to beans in large pot.

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Season with salt , pepper , and cumin.

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Simmer , covered , 1 hour.

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Remove cover and cook 30 minutes longer.

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Skim fat off top.

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Ingredients

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dried pinto bean, tomatoes, green bell pepper, onions, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, parsley, butter, lean ground beef, ground pork, chili powder, salt, pepper, ground cumin