Ingredients:

2 c. dry pinto beans, picked through and rinsed (no soaking is necessary)

5 c. water

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 beef bouillon cube

10 oz. can tomatoes with green chilies, undrained

1 t. ketchup

1 lb. ground beef

2 tsp. house seasoning

1 tsp. chili powder

salt to taste

Directions:

1. 1. Put the first 7 ingredients in your crock pot. Brown the beef in a skillet, drain well then stir in the house seasoning and chili powder.
2. 2. Add this to the crock pot. Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours. Season with salt to taste before serving.

Bon Appetit!