*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Tucson Jailhouse Chili

Recipe By     : Family Circle Great Ideas, Vol 12 No 4
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili                            Ethnic

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                    Onion
   6      cl            Cloves garlic -- peeled
   2      lb            Ground beef
   4      oz            Can diced green chilies
   4      oz            Can jalapeno peppers
  12      oz            Can diced tomatoes
   6      oz            Can tomato paste
   6      tb            Chili powder -- or more
   3      ts            Ground cumin
   1      tb            Vinegar
   2      tb            Brown sugar
   1      tb            Salad oil
   1      lb            Pinto or kidney beans --
                        - cooked and drained
                        Salt
                        Pepper
                        Sharp Cheddar cheese -- grated,
                        - for garnish
                        Green onions -- sliced,
                        - for garnish

Dice onion; saute in heavy Dutch oven. Dice garlic and add when
onions are clear. Stir for 30 seconds; add ground beef, green chilis,
jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin,
vinegar, brown sugar, oil, and drained beans. Simmer for 1-1/2 to
2 hours. Do not boil. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with cheese and green onion. Serve with corn chips.

Posted by: Fred Peters
Taste tested by: Bud Cloyd


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