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                        600271 BILLERICA HAYSTACKS

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Snacks

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1                    Onion, chopped
   1                    Bell pepper, chopped
   3       tb           Vegetable oil
   2                    3 cloves garlic, minced
   1       lb           Ground beef chuck
   1       lb           Ground pork
   3                    4 tbsp. chili powder
   1       tb           Ground cumin
   1                    (28 oz.) can tomatoes,
                        -chopped, with juice
   1       c            Canned beef broth
   1                    Bay leaf
     3/4   ts           Cayenne
   1       t            Tabasco
     1/2   ts           Oregano
     1/2   ts           Salt
     1/4   ts           Freshly ground pepper
   1       oz           Grated semi-sweet chocolate
                        -Pinch of cinnamon
                        -HAYSTACKS:
   1                    Bag Fritos
                        Chopped mild onion
                        Chopped green, red or
                        -yellow bell pepper
                        Chopped ripe tomato
                        Chopped cabbage or lettuce
                        Chopped canned jalapenos
                        Scallions
                        Grated sharp cheddar
                        -cheese
                        Sliced black or green
                        -olives
                        Sour cream

  In a kettle cook the onion and bell pepper until
  softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook
  another minute. In a large skillet brown the meat over
  high heat and transfer when done to the kettle. Add
  chili powder and cumin and cook the mixture, stirring,
  for about a minute. Add tomatoes, broth, bay leaf,
  cayenne, Tabasco, oregano, salt and pepper and bring
  to a boil.  Lower heat and allow to simmer slowly for
  2 hours. Or, put chili into slow cooker for several
  hours. Stir in the chocolate and cinnamon and adjust
  seasonings. Place bowls of each of the above
  accompaniments on the table so diners can prepare
  their own Haystacks. A layer of Fritos is placed on
  the plate or bowl first; then some chili, and
  whichever accompaniments appeal to the diner. May be
  topped with sour cream. From: Mary Riemerman
                  Date: Wed, 03-0
 


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