Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. red beans (such as pinto)
1 lb. ground beef
2 Tbsp. oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 envelope Chili-O mix
1 clove crushed garlic
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes with liquid
6 c. cooked rice

Preparation

Wash and pick over beans.
Place in large pot.
Cover with water; bring to a boil.
Boil for 2 minutes.
Cover.
Turn off heat; let stand 1 hour.
Simmer for 1 or 2 hours, until beans are half cooked.
Brown the meat in oil with onion in a large skillet. Add Chili-O mix, garlic, chili powder and basil; mix well.
Stir in tomato sauce and tomatoes.
Cover; allow this to stand for a few hours.
Heat through with the rice when ready to serve.
Makes 10 to 12 servings.