Wash and sort pinto beans. Bring 3 gallons of water to boil in a 6
gallon pot. Pour in beans, return to a boil and cook 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand 1 hour. Stir in salt and simmer
until tender, 90 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Brown beef with onions and garlic over medium high heat in same
pot or enormous skillet. Combine meat mixture, tomatoes, tomato
paste, chili powder, cumin, pepper and cooked beans in 6 gallon
pot; stir; cover and simmer 1 hour.
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