In a large pot (think gallons), cook package of mixed beans with spice packet. Cook until about one hour left. Add can of stewed tomatoes, celery, onion, chopped-up hamburger or smoked pork chops or both. Add other suggested ingredients - or whatever sounds good to you - chili powder, garlic, chopped cabbage, chopped green onions, can of tomato soup, rice, oats, barley, corn, tomato sauce, hot peppers or hot salsa, bacon. Add salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with parsley!
Notes
Serve in deep bowls with bread and butter. Make sure it's watery and stirred up well. It will be gone in a few minutes when served to hungry hoboes or bean-stew lovers like me. Sounds awful, but it's really good ... and good for you ... and cheap! Just don't go overboard on any one ingredient.
