Acadian Eight Bean Chili Annie Rosensweigs'

Directions

Pick over and wash beans.

Put in large pot and cover with 4 qts. cold water.

Soak over night. Wash and drain.

Cover with water, bring to a bowl over high heat, lower heat and simmer for 2 hours or until tender.

Cook bacon in a large skillet, drain and crumble.

Put next 7 ingredients in skillet and sauté for 5 minutes.

Add tomatoes and beer, simmer.

In another skillet sauté ground beef until no longer pink.

When beans are tender drain, reserving liquid. Add meat, bacon and vegetables to beans.

Simmer over low heat until hot, adding bean liquid if necessary.