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Walt’s Own Chili

01.31.12 – Walt's own recipe for this wintertime family favorite!

Walt’s own recipe for this wintertime family favorite! So wrap yourself up under your favorite blanket, slot in your favorite Disney movie and relax with the perfect comfort food — Walt style!

INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs. coarse ground beef
2 onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic
12 cup oil
1 cup chopped celery
1 tsp. chili powder (depending on taste)
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 large can solid pack tomatoes
2 lbs. dry pink beans
salt

FOR EXTRA ZEST:
Add a punch of the following spices:
1 little yellow Mexican chili pepper
Coriander seeds
Turmeric
Chili seeds
Cumin seeds
Fennel seeds
Cloves
Cinnamon
Dry ginger


METHOD OF PREPARATION:

Soak beans overnight in cold water. Drain, add water to cover (2 inches over beans), and simmer with onions until tender (about 4 hours). Meanwhile, prepare sauce by browning meat and minced garlic in oil. Add remaining ingredients, and simmer for 1 hour. When beans are tender, add sauce to beans and simmer for 12 hour. Serves 6 to 8.