Title: Walt Disney's Own Chili and Beans
Categories: Chili Legume Ground Restaurant
Yield: 6 -8 servs

MICKEY'S GOURMET CKBK
2	lb	Dried pinto beans
2	md	Onions, sliced
1/4	c	Veg oil
2	cl	Garlic, diced
1	c	Celery, chpd
2	lb	Ground beef
1	ts	Chili powder, or more
1	ts	Paprika
1	ts	Dried thyme
28	oz	Cn tomatoes, about 3c
		Salt and pepper
SPICIER VARIATION
1/8	ts	Coriander
1/8	ts	Turmeric
1/8	ts	Chili seeds
1/8	ts	Fennel
1/8	ts	Cloves
1/8	ts	Cinnamon
1/8	ts	Dried ginger
1	sm	Mexican chili pepper

Walt Disney's personal recipe. Wash, sort and soak beans in cold water overnight. Drain; place in 2 qt saucepan. Add water to cover 2" over beans. Add onions and simmer in covered pot until tender, 2 hrs. Meanwhile, heat oil in lg sauce pot; saute garlic until lightly browned. Add celery and beef; cook. Add chili powder, paprika, and thyme. Break up tomatoes with spoon and mix with meat mixture; cover, simmer 1 hr. When beans are tender, combine with meat, stirring gently. Salt and pepper and add additional spices if desired, cook 30 mins. From: Dan Schamber

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