*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Pierre's Chili

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Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Main Dish
                Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      tablespoon    Olive oil
   1      pound         Beef-lean, ground
   1      pound         Pork-lean, ground
   2      cups          Onion-chopped
   1      cup           Green pepper, chopped
   1      cup           Celery, chopped
   1      tablespoon    Garlic, minced
   1      tablespoon    Oregano, dried
   2      each          Bay leaf
   2      teaspoons     Cumin
   3      tablespoons   Chili powder
   3      cups          Tomatoes, crushed
   1      cup           Beef stock
   1      cup           Water
                        Red pepper flakes, to taste
                        Salt, to taste
                        Pepper-fresh ground, to taste
   2      cups          Kidney beans, cooked
                        Garnishes:
                        Monterry jack cheese, shredded
                        Lettuce, shredded
                        Red onion, chopped
                        Coriander, chopped
                        Sour cream
                        Lime wedges

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

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