California Chili Beans
["1 lb. dry pinto beans", "3 1/2 c. water", "1 medium onion, chopped", "1 green sweet pepper, chopped", "1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional)", "1 lb. ground beef", "1 can tomatoes, cut up", "2 Tbsp. chili powder", "salt to taste"]
["Sort and rinse beans.", "Cook until tender.", "Cook ground beef in skillet.", "Drain off fat.", "Add cooked beef and remaining ingredients to beans; stir.", "Cook until flavors are mixed.", "Can be frozen.", "Very good."]
["pinto beans", "water", "onion", "green sweet pepper", "pepper", "ground beef", "tomatoes", "chili powder", "salt"]