Chili Kidney Beans with Tomatoes

Directions

1. Soak beans overnight in cold water or about 5 hours in lukewarm water to cover.
2. Add onion, garlic, green pepper, bacon drippings, tomatoes, and salt; and simmer for 2 hours in the soaking water.
3. Add more water if needed during cooking.
4. Add t he chili powder, stirring as little as possible to avoid mashing the beans.
5. Place in a baking dish or bean pot, cover, and bake in a moderate oven (350f) for about 2 hours.
6. Uncover during last part of the cooking if brown beans are desired.
7. If preferred, use lima or navy beans in place of the kidney beans.