*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                                Diet Chili

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      tb            Oil -- vegetable
   2                    Onions -- finely chopped
   2      lb            Beef -- coarse grind
   2      tb            Ground hot red chile
   3      tb            Ground mild red chile
   1      cl            Garlic
   1      ts            Mexican oregano
   1 1/2  ts            Cumin
     1/2  ts            Salt
   5                    Tomatoes -- coarsely chopped
  12      oz            Whole green chiles

Heat the oil in a medium-sized heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add
the onions and cook until they are translucent.

Combine the meat with the ground chile, garlic, oregano, cumin, and
salt. Add this meat-and-spice mixture to the pan. Break up any lumps
with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes until
the meat is evenly browned.

Add the tomatoes and green chiles with their liquid. Bring to a boil,
then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour. Stir
occasionally, adding water if necessary. Taste and adjust
seasonings.

Allow to cool, then refrigerate. When fat has risen and congealed,
skim it off, than reheat chili.


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