New Mexico Red Bean Chili

* Exported from MasterCook *

NEW MEXICO RED BEAN CHILI

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chili Mexican
Soups Main dish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
2 lb Lean grnd. beef
1 Large chopped onion
2 Jars canned pimentos (7oz.)
3 1/2 c Beef broth
1 cn Whole tomatoes (28 oz.)
1 t Ground allspice
2 ts Ea. cumin & corriander(grnd)
4 ts Oregano leaves
1/2 c New Mexico chile
3 cn Kidney beans, drained (#303)

Crumble beef into 5-6 qt. pan over high heat. Cook,
stirring, until beef is well browned. Lift our meat
and set aside. Discard all but 2 tbs. of the
drippings. to drippings, add onion and fook, stirring
often, until onion is soft.

Meanwhile, puree pimentos and their liquid in blender.
Return beef to pan with pimento puree, broth tomatoes
(break up with spoon) and their liquid, all spice,
cumin, corriander, oregano, ground chile, and beans.
Bring to boil; then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for
45 minn.. Uncover and continue to simmer until
thickened to you liking; stir often.

Note: Substitute roasted red pepper in place of
pimento if desired. Proceed as directed.



- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -