Modified Chili Con Carne

==Ingredients==
* 1 cup pinto beans
* 3 cup water
* 1 tbsp vegetable oil
* 2 cup Onion
* 1 green bell pepper
* 1 lbs lean ground Beef
* 2 cup tomato
* 6 oz unsalted tomato paste
* 3/4 cup water
* 2 tbsp chili powder
* 1 tbsp vinegar
* 2 tbsp garlic clove
* 1 tsp oregano
* 1 tsp cumin
* 1/4 tsp black pepper
* 1 bay leaf
== Directions ==
Place beans and 3 cups water in saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Do not drain. Set aside for 1 hour. Return beans to heat, adding water to cover if necessary. Simmer for one hour or until beans are tender. Drain and set aside. Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven. Add Onion and green pepper. Cook until Onion is transparent. Add meat and brown. Pour off all fat. Add beans and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 ½ hours, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf before serving. Note: You may substitute 3 cups no-salt-added canned kidney beans instead of dried beans and water. Also, unsalted canned tomatoes can be substituted for the fresh tomatoes.
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