Pierre's chili | (hbwk07a) 1i21

10 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOlive oil
1poundsBeef-lean, ground
1poundsPork-lean, ground
2cupsOnion-chopped
1cupGreen pepper-chopped
1cupCelery-chopped
1tablespoonGarlic-minced
1tablespoonOregano-dried
2eachesBay leaf
2teaspoonsCumin
3tablespoonsChili powder
3cupsTomatoes-crushed
1cupBeef stock
1cupWater
1xRed pepper flakes, to taste
1xSalt, to taste
1xPepper-fresh ground, to tast
2cupsKidney beans-cooked
1xGarnishes:
1xMonterry jack cheese-shredde
1xLettuce-shredded
1xRed onion-chopped
1xCoriander-chopped
1xSour cream
1xLime wedges

Directions

Heat oil in heavy Dutch oven; add beef and pork; cooking and breaking up until lightly browned; add onions, green pepper and celery; sweat 2 minutes; add other ingredients except beans, mixing well; bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes; discard bay leaves; add beans, mix well and simmer another 10 minutes; ladle into warm soup bowls and serve with warm tortillas, tortilla chips or crackers; pass garnishes separately.Yield: 8 to 10 servings.