Craig claiborne's no-salt chili con carne

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOil,vegetable
3Onions
1Pepper
poundsBeef,coarse grind
2Cloves garlic
2tablespoonsRed chile,hot,ground
1tablespoonRed chile,mild,ground
1teaspoonCumin
1teaspoonOregano,dried,pref. Mexican
1Bay leaves
½teaspoonPepper
4cupsTomatoes
1tablespoonRed wine vinegar
¼teaspoonChile caribe

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and green pepper and saute until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.~ 2. Sprinkle the meat with the garlic, ground chile, cumin, and oregano. Stir to blend. Add the meat to the skillet. Break up any lumps with a fork, stirring occasionally until the meat is evenly browned.~ 3. Add the bay leaf, pepper, tomatoes, vinegar, and caribe.

Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning.~