Walt Disney`s Own Chili & Beans

--- --------MICKEY`S GOURMET CKBK------------------- 2 lb Dried pinto beans

2 md Onions, sliced

1/4 c Veg oil

2 cl Garlic, diced

1 c Celery, chpd

2 lb Ground beef

1 t Chili powder, or more

1 t Paprika

1 t Dried thyme

28 oz Cn tomatoes, about 3c

Salt and pepper -----SPICIER VARIATION----- 1/8 ts Coriander

1/8 ts Turmeric

1/8 ts Chili seeds

1/8 ts Fennel

1/8 ts Cloves

1/8 ts Cinnamon

1/8 ts Dried ginger

1 sm Mexican chili pepper

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.