Ingredients:

• 1 lb dry red kidney beans
• 1/2 lb dry pinto beans
• 8 cups water, plus additional water when beans are getting low (watch closely so they do not boil dry)
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 head garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 large bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon crushed basil
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 lb ground pork
• 2 (7 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
• 2 (28 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped (DO NOT add until the beans are done. The acid will prevent the beans from becoming soft)
• 2 teaspoons celery seeds
• 3 tablespoons chili powder (more to taste)
• 3 tablespoons cumin (more to taste)
• 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 bottle beer
• 1 tablespoon sugar (to cut tomato acid)

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