FAVA BEAN CHILI

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Ok. I've heard a lot of talk recently about fava beans so I finally found some at our International market. Searching the Internet I wasn't really able to come up with a recipe that I thought my husband would eat without giving me a fight so I made up my own. We both loved it. The fava beans add a rich buttery flavor and are...

Provided by Judy Kaye

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 9h

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c fava beans, soaked and skinned
1 c pinto beans, sorted, cleaned and soaked
1 c kidney beans, canned
1 lb beef, i used home canned beef in broth
1 can(s) rotel tomatoes
1 1/3 pkg chili seasoning
PREPARING FAVA BEANS

Steps:

  • 1. Fava beans must be sorted, washed and soaked for several hours so that you can remove the thick skin. Once that is done they are ready to cook.
  • 2. Pinto beans must also be sorted, washed and soaked preferably over night. Then cooked in water and salt (to taste) on the stove until tender then drained.
  • 3. Once the dry beans have been prepared all beans can be put into a crock pot with other ingredients and cooked for several hours until ready to serve.

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