Richard's Chili

4 Servings

2 T olive oil
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 1/2 t salt
1 cumin
1 1/2 T chili pepper
16 oz dry beans (pinto (or kidney))
1 lg green pepper (minced)
1 lb hamburger
1/2 t pepper
1 oregano
1 1/2 lb tomatoes (can/fresh/frozen)
Cover dry beans with 3 times their volume of water. Let stand about
12 hours. In a pan combine oil, green pepper, onion and garlic. Cook about 5 minutes. In a pan brown hamburger. In a pot combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 3 hours.