Texas Chili Con Carne
["1 lb. dried red pinto beans", "1 lb. lean boneless beef", "4 Tbsp. special oil", "1 c. chopped onion", "2 cloves garlic, minced", "1 Tbsp. flour", "1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, drained and chopped", "3/4 tsp. salt", "3 Tbsp. chili powder"]
["Wash the beans; cover with water.", "Bring to a boil.", "Cook 2 minutes.", "Remove from heat and let soak for 1 hour.", "Drain; add fresh water to cover.", "Bring to a boil.", "Cook over low heat 1 1/2 hours or until beans are almost tender.", "Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid.", "Cut the meat into 1/4-inch dice.", "Heat the oil in a skillet; saute the onion and garlic 5 minutes.", "Add the meat; cook until browned, stirring frequently.", "Transfer to a casserole or saucepan.", "Blend in the flour, then add tomatoes, salt, chili powder and bean water.", "Bring to boil; cover.", "Cook on low heat 1 1/2 hours.", "Add beans.", "Re-cover and cook 30 minutes longer, stirring frequently.", "Serves 8."]
["beans", "beef", "special oil", "onion", "garlic", "flour", "tomatoes", "salt", "chili powder"]