Pierre's Chili

* Exported from MasterCook *

Pierre's Chili

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Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Main Dish
Chili

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 pound Beef-lean -- ground
1 pound Pork-lean -- ground
2 cups Onion-chopped
1 cup Green pepper-chopped
1 cup Celery-chopped
1 tablespoon Garlic-minced
1 tablespoon Oregano-dried
2 each Bay leaf
2 teaspoons Cumin
3 tablespoons Chili powder
3 cups Tomatoes-crushed
1 cup Beef stock
1 cup Water
Red pepper flakes -- to taste
Salt -- to taste
Pepper-fresh ground -- to tast
2 cups Kidney beans-cooked
Garnishes:
Monterry jack cheese-shredde
Lettuce-shredded
Red onion-chopped
Coriander-chopped
Sour cream
Lime wedges

Heat oil in heavy Dutch oven; add beef and pork; cooking and breaking up until
lightly browned; add onions, green pepper and celery; sweat 2 minutes; add
other ingredients except beans, mixing well; bring to a boil, reduce heat,
cover and simmer 20 minutes; discard bay leaves; add beans, mix well and simmer
another 10 minutes; ladle into warm soup bowls and serve with warm tortillas,
tortilla chips or crackers; pass garnishes separately.Yield: 8 to 10 servings.

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