*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Chili a la Franey

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      tb            Olive oil
   1      lb            Very lean beef -- coarse grind
   1      lb            Very lean pork -- coarse grind
   3      lg            Onions -- finely chopped
   1                    Bell pepper
   2                    Celery ribs -- finely chopped
   1      tb            Garlic -- finely chopped
   1      tb            Mexican oregano
   2                    Bay leaves
   2      ts            Ground cumin
   3      c             Tomatoes with tomato paste
   1      c             Beef broth
   1      c             Water
                        Salt
                        Pepper -- fresh ground
     1/2  ts            Chile caribe
   2      tb            Ground red chile
   2      c             Cooked kidney beans -- drained

If possible, have the beef and pork ground together, or else mix
meats together in a bowl.

Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the meat to
the pot. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring
occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.

Add the onions, green pepper, celery, garlic, oregano, bay leaves,
and cumin. Mix well.

Add the tomatoes, broth, water, salt, pepper, caribe, and ground
chile. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for
about 20 minutes. Stir often.

Add the beans and simmer for 10 minutes longer. Taste and adjust
seasonings.


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