| 3 | pounds | ground beef, lean | |
| 3 | tablespoons | brown sugar | |
| 1 | teaspoon | thyme | |
| 1 | teaspoon | salt | |
| 1 | teaspoon | cumin seeds | |
| 1 | teaspoon | garlic powder | |
| 2 | each | bay leaves | |
| 1 | teaspoon | cilantro | |
| 1/4 | teaspoon | oregano | Mexican prefered |
| 1 | teaspoon | cayenne pepper | |
| 2 | tablespoons | paprika | |
| 46 | ounces | vegetable juice cocktail | |
| 1 | cup | onions | chopped |
| 16 | ounces | tomatoes | peeled |
| 4 | cups | pinto beans | or kidney beans |
Brown beef and drain fat.
Add all ingredients and cover.
Cook for 4 hours or so on medium.
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my mother in law shared this recipe with us for christmas breakfast last year. Yummy! It was so great she prepared it the night before and just popped it into the oven.By the time presents were opened breakfast was ready.