Jay pennington's prize-winning chili

16 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOil,cooking
3Onions
2Bell pepper(s)
2Celery stalks
3Garlic cloves
8poundsBeef round,coarse grind
40ouncesTomato sauce
40ouncesTomatoes,stewed
6ouncesTomato paste
5cupsWater
4ouncesChile salsa
1Jalapeno pepper
8tablespoonsRed chile,hot,ground
4tablespoonsRed chile,mild,ground
4ouncesWhole green chiles
1tablespoonCumin,ground
1teaspoonOregano,dried,pref. Mexican
3tablespoonsSalt
Pepper

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a heavy 10- to 12-quart pot over medium heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, celery and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the onions are translucent.

2. Add the meat to the pot a little at a time, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.

3. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2½ to 3 hours. Stir often. Taste and adjust seasonings.

NOTE: Chile salsa is a relish made from equal parts of finely chopped raw onion, tomatoes (peeled, cored, seeded, and finely chopped) and canned chopped green or pickled jalapeno chiles. It is widely available in supermarkets and specialty foods stores.

Submitted By MICHAEL ORCHEKOWSKI On 10-31-94