Elizabeth Taylor liked this chili so much that when she was on a movie set out of the country, she would have them ship it to her on location.

I cooked chili for my Blazing Saddles party, and it was very well-received. Although, I made some minor modifications to the original recipe for a more beefy result.

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned pinto beans
• 3 cups water
• 5 cups canned tomatoes
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cups chopped onions
• 4 cups chopped green peppers
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 0.5 cup chopped parsley
• 4 ounces butter
• 4 pounds ground beef
• 0.5 cup chili powder
• 1.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons cumin

Directions

• Drain pinto beans.
• Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable of oil in skillet.
• Pour beans, onions and peppers in to skillet. Cook until onions are translucent.
• Add garlic and parsley to skillet.
• Heat butter and 2 tablespoons of oil in a gigantic pot.
• Add beef and cook for 12 minutes. Stir and break beef in to lumps.
• Add chili powder and cumin to pot. Cook for another 12 minutes. Continue to stir.
• Add peppers, onions, tomatoes, salt and pepper to pot.
• Simmer for 60 minutes. Stir often.
• Add beans and water, Continue cooking for another 30 minutes.
• Serve.
• Optional: Add sour cream, chopped onions, and shredded cheese.

This was a surprisingly pleasurable experience. I wonder what I should cook for my next viewing party: Psycho.