Dad's Black Bean Chili Recipe

Directions:

1. Beans: .
2. Combine dried beans and chicken broth in crockpot.
3. Cook on low for 8 hours.
4. Chili: .
5. In large sautee pan, brown ground beef, seasoning with salt and pepper.
6. Add ground beef to cooked beans in crockpot.
7. Add olive oil to remaining fat in pan if necessary.
8. Cook peppers and onions until softened and lightly browned, seasoning with salt and pepper.
9. Add crushed garlic and cook for about a minute.
10. Add the chili powder, red pepper, cumin and masa flour and cook to form a paste.
11. Add mixture to crockpot along with the bay leaves and diced tomatoes.
12. Cook on low for 6 hours.
13. Spoon servings into bowls and top with cheese.
14. Serve with tortilla chips.