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Recipe from Kim High of Wedgefield, S. C.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. hamburger
• 1 tbl salt (may use more, add to taste)
• 1 tbl red pepper flakes
• 1 tbl pepper
• 1 1/2 tbl chili powder
• 1/2 tsp horseradish powder
• 2 medium onions (chopped)
• 6 large tomatoes (Choped into quarters)
• 1 1lb. pack of dry pinto beans (soak overnight for best results)

Directions:

1. Brown hamburger in skillet untill cooked well done. brown onions drain oil.
2. In large crock pot (or large 8 qrt. pot, if you can watch it for several hours) add the cut up tomatoes, hamburger & onions, & all the seasonings.
3. Add the pre-soaked beans (you can fast soak by heating the beans in water to a boil and let set for 1 hour).
4. Add water to cover all ingredients plus two inches.
5. Set crock pot on high for 3 hours and then turn to low.
6. Or you can bring to a boil on the stove, then turn down and boil on med-low for about 4 hours. May be cooked longer if desired.