Shirley's Recipes

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!!!!![[~BeevsCarp]] &mdash; [-18 January 2013, 09:22-]
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Blessed be.I would assume that 1 pint of water is prttey close to 1 pound of water. They must call a pint as 16 fluid ounces for a reasone. and did you know, the older the beans the longer they need to soak? And that different varieties of beans take different soak times for each variety? Except for lentils, overnight seems to work prttey well (at least 10 hours, for me). Be *sure* to drain off the water they soak in, to remove "field dirt" as the bean industry calls it. And use lots more water than beans beans will soak up water, and swell, and you want them to stay covered.Would you mind sharing his chili recipe?Thanks!
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar\\

1 pound Italian sausage\\
1 pound ground beef\\

Name: Slow-Cooker Chili\\
Key Ingredient: ground beef\\
Preparation: slow cooker\\
Cuisine: American\\
Source: Pillsbury Hearty Soups & Sandwiches #72\\
Food Group: meat\\
Meals: lunch, dinner\\
Courses: soup\\
Temperature: hot\\
Effort: easy\\
Prep. Time: :15\\
Elapsed Time: 4:15\\
Servings: 6

1 lb. Italian sausage\\
1 lb. ground beef\\
1 (28 ounce) can (3 cups) tomatoes, undrained, cut up\\
1 (15 ounce) can (2 cups) tomato sauce\\
1/2 cup chopped onion\\
1 teaspoon sugar\\
1/2 teaspoon salt\\
1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder\\
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons cumin\\
1 teaspoon oregano leaves\\
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, undrained\\
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained

If sausage comes in casing, remove casing. In large skillet, brown sausage and ground beef; drain. In slow cooker, combine browned meat, tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, sugar, salt, chili powder, cumin and oregano. Cook on low setting for 3 to 4 hours to allow flavors to blend.* Add chili beans and garbanzo beans, cook on low setting for 30 to 45 minutes or until mixture is hot. Garnish as desired.\\
Tip: * If desired, mixture can cook for 6 to 7 hours.