Step 1: Prepare the Beans
- Place pinto beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle. Add water to cover the beans by 2 inches.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour.
- Drain and rinse beans, discarding the liquid.
Step 2: Make the Chili
- In a Dutch oven, cook the ground beef, onion, and celery over medium heat until the beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the flour until blended, then gradually stir in water.
- Add the soaked beans, chili powder, cumin, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until the beans are tender.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, cider vinegar, and salt. Heat through, stirring occasionally.
Step 3: Make the Chili Cheese Quesadillas
- Spread 1 tablespoon of chopped green chiles on half of each tortilla.
- Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and fold the tortilla in half.
- In a large skillet, cook each tortilla in 1 teaspoon of canola oil over medium heat until lightly browned on both sides. Add more oil as needed.
- Cut each quesadilla in half and serve with the chili.