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                              Fireside Chili

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Ethnic                           Soups
                Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      pounds        Chili meat
   1      pound         Ground beef
   2      tablespoons   Bacon drippings
   1      pint          Hot water
   1      can           Tomato puree (10 1/2 oz)
   1      teaspoon      Tabasco
   1                    Chili pepper pod or more to
   2                    Large onions -- finely chopped
   2                    Cloves garlic -- finely choppe
   3      tablespoons   Chili powder (heaping)
   1      tablespoon    Oregano
   1      tablespoon    Cumin
   1      teaspoon      Paprika
   1      teaspoon      Ground mustard
     1/4  teaspoon      Cayenne pepper
   1      teaspoon      Salt

Brown meats; add bacon drippings and cook 5 minutes.
Add hot water, tomato puree, Tabasco, pepper, onion and garlic; simmer 30 minutes. Add rest of the ingredients and simmer slowly for 1 to 2 hours. Serve with crackers, raw onion, grated sharp Cheddar cheese and plenty of cold beer.

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