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Tulsa Public Schools Brown Bean Chowder 1965

Created by dienia b on June 21, 2023

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.