Texas Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. pinto beans
3 slices bacon
1 1/2 lb. chuck, diced
1 clove garlic, split
1 Tbsp. flour
1 c. tomatoes, sliced
1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. salt

Preparation

Wash beans, cover with cold water and let stand overnight. Drain beans and place in large saucepan with 2 quarts water.
Bring to boil, then simmer 1 1/2 hours.
Drain and reserve 1 cup liquid. Cut up bacon slices.
Saute in Dutch oven 2 minutes.
Add meat which has been browned and drained of all fat but 1 tablespoon.