Wheat & Bean Chili

 

1 C. Uncooked Dry Beans, soaked overnight

1 C. Uncooked Wheat Berries, soaked overnight

7 C. Water

2 C. Freeze Dried Ground Beef Crumbles

½ C. dried chopped Onion

1 tsp. Garlic Flakes

1 46 oz. can Tomato Juice (or 6 C. water + ¾ C. tomato powder)

1 15 oz. can Rotel Tomatoes (or a can of diced tomatoes + can of diced green chiles)

1 tsp. Chili Powder

Salt & Paprika to taste

2 tsp. Brown Sugar

½ tsp. Cumin

 

Beans and wheat may be soaked together overnight. Drain and add to large pot along with 7 C. of water. Cook until almost tender. Add remaining ingredients to pot and simmer for an additional hour, until beans and wheat is tender, meat and onion are rehydrated, and flavors are developed.