*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Gringo Chili

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      ts            Lard, butter, or
                        - bacon drippings
     1/2  md            Onion -- coarsely chopped
   1      lb            Beef round -- coarse grind
   2      tb            Ground hot red chile
   1      tb            Ground mild red chile
     1/4  ts            Mexican oregano
     1/4  ts            Ground cumin
   2      cl            Garlic -- finely chopped
  21      oz            Tomato soup (2 cans)
  10 1/2  oz            Can onion soup
  32      oz            Kidney beans (2 cans)

Melt the lard, butter, or drippings in a large heavy pot over medium
heat. Add the onion and cook until it is translucent.

Combine the meat with the ground chile, oregano, cumin, and garlic.
Add this meat-and-spice mixture to the pot. Break up and lumps with a
fork and cook, stirring occcasionally, until the meat is evenly
browned.

Stir in the tomato soup, onion soup, and beans. Bring to a boil, then
lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes until the
liquids cook down and the mixture thickens. Taste and adjust
seasonings.


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