Dad's Black Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 16 ounces dried black beans
• 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 2 green bell peppers, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 medium onions, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 4 tablespoons masa corn flour
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. 1

   "Beans:".

2. 2

   Combine dried beans and chicken broth in crockpot.

3. 3

   Cook on low for 8 hours.

4. 4

   "Chili:".

5. 5

   In large sautee pan, brown ground beef, seasoning with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Add ground beef to cooked beans in crockpot.

7. 7

   Add olive oil to remaining fat in pan if necessary.

8. 8

   Cook peppers and onions until softened and lightly browned, seasoning with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Add crushed garlic and cook for about a minute.

10. 10

    Add the chili powder, red pepper, cumin and masa flour and cook to form a paste.

11. 11

    Add mixture to crockpot along with the bay leaves and diced tomatoes.

12. 12

    Cook on low for 6 hours.

13. 13

    Spoon servings into bowls and top with cheese.

14. 14

    Serve with tortilla chips.