Red Lentil Chili
["1 lb. dried lentils", "2 c. vinegar", "2 c. V-8 juice", "1 lb. beef, cut in 1-inch cubes", "1 large onion, chopped", "3 Tbsp. cumin", "3 Tbsp. chili powder", "2 Tbsp. red pepper", "1 tsp. Tabasco sauce", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. black pepper"]
["Wash lentils.", "Drain.", "Cover with vinegar and tomato juice. Let soak for 2 hours.", "Brown beef cubes and chopped onion.", "Add spices; add to lentils and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours, adding hot water as necessary.", "Freshness and quality of the spices makes a lot of difference, so check the flavor and correct the seasoning 15 to 20 minutes before serving."]
["dried lentils", "vinegar", "beef", "onion", "cumin", "chili powder", "red pepper", "Tabasco sauce", "salt", "black pepper"]