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Tulsa Public Schools Brown Bean Chowder 1965

Here's how you make Tulsa Public Schools Brown Bean Chowder 1965
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 1d
  • Cook: 3h
  • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 17 ounces dried pinto beans, (2 1/2 cups )
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • Sauce
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon bacon grease
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 2/3 cups tomato puree
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt, to taste
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Place the beans and water in a large pot.

  • Step 2: Add water and baking soda.

  • Step 3: Soak overnight.

  • Step 4: Next day, drain and add water.

  • Step 5: Bring to a boil, and cook until the beans are almost tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

  • Step 6: Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons of chili powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.

  • Step 7: While the beans are cooking, crumble the ground beef into a large skillet with hot bacon grease over medium-high heat.

  • Step 8: Add onion and garlic.

  • Step 9: Cook and stir until onion is tender and meat is browned.

  • Step 10: Drain off excess grease, and stir in the tomato puree, ketchup, 1 tablespoon chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon salt (to taste) and bread crumbs.

  • Step 11: Stir into the pot with the beans, adding more water if needed to achieve your desired thickness.

  • Step 12: Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.


We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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