Ingredients

½ lb Dry Pinto Beans
5 cups Canned Tomatoes
1 lb Green Peppers, chopped
1½ lbs Onion, chopped
3 lbs Lean Ground Beef
1 lb Lean Ground Pork
2 T Chili Powder
1½ lbs Ground Cumin
1 c Barrington Cellars DeChaunac
   Wine

Note: may substitute a semi-dry red for the Barrington Cellars DeChaunac Wine.

Directions

1. Wash beans and soak overnight.
2. Simmer beans in soaking water until tender.
3. Add tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes.
4. Sauté peppers, garlic, and onions until tender.
5. Sauté meat in a little oil until browned.
6. Combine sautéed vegetables, browned meat and spices in a large pot and mix well.
7. Add the beans and wine and simmer covered for 1 hour.
8. Skim grease from the top and simmer uncovered for another 30 minutes