*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Chili N'awlins

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cajun                            Mexican
                Main Dish                        Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      pounds        Ground round beef
   1      pound         Ground pork
   5      cups          Chopped onions
   1 1/2  tablespoons   Chopped garlic
   7      tablespoons   Chili powder
   2      cans          Chopped green chili peppers
   3      cans          (16 oz) crushed tomatoes
   3      tablespoons   Tomato paste
   4                    Bay leaves -- crumbled
   1      tablespoon    Salt
   1      tablespoon    Oregano
   1      tablespoon    Red wine vinegar
   1      tablespoon    Grown sugar
   2      cans          16 oz) red kidney beans
   1      package       Corn chips
   1                    Head lettuce -- shredded
  12      ounces        Sharp cheddar cheese -- shredd

In a large, heavy pot, brown the meat with the onions and the garlic. Drain off the fat and stir in the chili powder (depending on quality, you may want more ~ we get real cool stuff up here in the north). Add chilies, tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaves, salt, oregano, vinegar, and brown sugar.
Cover the pot and cook for 2 hours over low heat.
Add beans and cook, uncovered, 30 minutes more.
Serve with side dishes of corn chips, shredded lettuce, and shredded Cheddar cheese.

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