Favorite Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. dry pinto or kidney beans
2 (1 lb.) cans tomatoes
2 lb. coarsely ground chuck, browned
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
1 green pepper, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 to 3 Tbsp. chili powder
1 1/2 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. cumin

Preparation

Simmer dry beans in three times their volume of unsalted water for 30 minutes.
Allow to stand, covered, for an hour and a half or until softened.
Drain well.
Put all ingredients in slow cooker in order listed.
Stir once.
Cover and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours (high for 5 to 6 hours).