Dynamite chili with beans

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsWater
½cupPinto beans, soaked
1tablespoonOil or bacon drippings
1xOnion, sliced
1teaspoonOregano, dried, crumbled
2teaspoonsCumin
2tablespoonsTortilla flour
cupDry red wine
16ouncesTomatoes, whole drained
2tablespoonsChili powder
1xGreen chile, jalapeno or
½xGreen pepper,seeded chopped
1xGarlic clove, minced
poundsBoneless pork, 1/2\" cubes
poundsBeef stew meat, 1/2\" cubes

Directions

* Mixed with Water to form a paste (optional) Combine Water and Beans in medium saucepan and bring to bOil over medium high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 1 hour. Heat Oil in large skillet over med-high heat. Add Onion, Green Pepper, and Garlic. Saute until tender. Transfer to Dutch Oven and set aside. Add Pork and Beef to same skillet. Brown well. Stir into vegetables in Dutch Oven. Add Beans and their liquid along with Tomatoes and seasonings. Mix well, cover and simmer 1 hour. Add Wine and cook, uncovered, 30 minutes.

Season with Salt and Pepper. If mixture is too liquid, stir in some of the tortilla flour paste to thicken. Fred Drexel, 1981 World Champion Chili