*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                Craig Claiborne's No-Salt Chili Con Carne

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      tablespoon    Oil -- vegetable
   3                    Onions
   1                    Pepper
   1 1/4  pounds        Beef -- coarse grind
   2                    Cloves garlic
   2      tablespoons   Red chile,hot -- ground
   1      tablespoon    Red chile,mild -- ground
   1      teaspoon      Cumin
   1      teaspoon      Oregano,dried -- pref. Mexican
   1                    Bay leaves
     1/2  teaspoon      Pepper
   4      cups          Tomatoes
   1      tablespoon    Red wine vinegar
     1/4  teaspoon      Chile caribe

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.~

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