Texas Cowboy Chili Recipe

+ Directions : Sort and wash beans; place in a Dutch oven. Cover with water 2 inches above beans; cover an let beans soak overnight. Drain beans; cover with water. Add 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chili powder, and 8 cloves garlic. Cover and simmer 1 hour, or until beans are tender, adding more water if necessary. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven. Add beef, 1-1/2 cups chopped onion, chopped green pepper, and 8 cloves garlic; cook over medium heat until beef is browned. Add beans and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chili powder to beef mixture; cover and simmer 1 hour. Add tamales, if desired, and simmer 30 minutes. Sprinkle with onion and cheese. Yields 2-1/2 quarts.