WALT DISNEY'S OWN CHILI AND BEANS

"Walt Disney's personal recipe."

2 lb dried pinto beans
water
2 medium onions, sliced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 clove garlic, diced
1 cup chopped celery
2 lb ground beef
1 tsp chili powder, or more
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
1 (28 oz) can tomatoes (about 3 cups)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
FOR A SPICIER VARIATION:
1/8 tsp ground coriander
1/8 tsp turmeric
1/8 tsp chili pepper seeds
1/8 tsp fennel
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground ginger
1 small Mexican chili pepper

Wash, sort and soak beans in cold water overnight.

Drain beans and place in 2 quart saucepan. Add water to cover 2-inches over beans. Add onions and simmer in covered pot until tender, 2 hours.

Meanwhile, heat oil in large 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 hour.

When beans are tender, combine with meat mixture, stirring gently. Add salt and pepper and add additional spices if desired, cook 30 minutes.

Makes 6 servings
Source: Mickey's Gourmet Cookbook: The Most Popular Recipes from Walt Disney World and Disneyland by Disney