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CHILI MACARONI WITH BEANS FOR THE SOUP KITCHEN by CHEF DAN:

Serves 30-40

INGREDIENTS:

7 pounds ground beef

3 tablespoons olive oil

22 cups beef broth

6 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

4 cups pinto beans, soaked overnight and then drained

4 green bell peppers, diced

1 (#6 can) diced tomatoes

5 onions, chopped

1 (16 Oz) package sliced mushrooms

1/4- cup chili powder

2 tablespoons (EACH) cumin, cinnamon powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.

3 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4-cup cocoa

6 garlic cloves, minced

1/4-cup Italian seasoning

2 tablespoons black pepper

1 tablespoon salt

1/4-cup brown sugar

6 bay leaves

DIRECTIONS:

1.   In a stock pot add broth and drained beans and bring to a boil.

2.   Reduce heat and simmer for about 2 hours.

3.   Heat the olive oil in skillet over medium-heat.

4.   Stir in the green pepper, and onions, sauté for 5 minutes.

5.   Increase heat and stir in the hamburger.

6.   Cook and stir until meat is browned, and then drain off grease.

7.   When the beans are soft add and the ingredients and bring to a boil and the simmer for 1 hour.

8.   Stir in the macaroni and cook for about 15 minutes longer.

ENJOY DAN:                              BON-APPETITE!!