Wash
beans
thoroughly
and
soak
overnight,
drain.
Cover
beans
with
two
inches
water,
cover
and
simmer
until
tender.
Add
tomatoes
and
simmer
5
minutes
more.
In
pan,
sauté
green
pepper
and
onion.
Sauté
meat
with
garlic
powder
and
parsley.
Add
green
peppers,
onion
and
meat
to
beans
and
tomatoes.
Add
remaining
ingredients.
Cover
and
simmer
all
for
one
hour.
Remove
cover
and
simmer
an
additional
30
minutes.
Skim
off
fat
if
any
is
present.
Makes
4 to
5
quarts.
Freezes
well.
