GASLESS CHILI for 12

No Beano needed for this recipe! !

3 pounds lean ground beef

2 cups dried peas (I use dried yellow peas)

4 pounds canned tomatoes

2 large onions, chopped

2 packages chili seasoning mix

chopped fresh garlic (optional)

chili powder to taste

Directions:

Soak the peas overnight. The next day, drain & add fresh water & cook until tender. Brown the ground beef & onions in a large pot. Add the tomatoes, garlic, dry mix, chili powder to taste, & drained peas. Put all the ingredients in a large crock pot & cook on low for at least 6-8 hours. This recipe came to me years ago from a very dear friend. Our family uses this as a base & adds to it with chopped green pepper, tomato paste, the last drops out of the catsup & steak sauce bottles mixed with a little water& once in a while even beans! Garnish with Chopped green onions & grated cheddar cheese.