*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Chilli con Carne English

Recipe By     : Miriam Podcameni Posvolsky
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Courses                     Meats

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      lb            ground beef    (patinho)
   3      large         onions -- chopped
   4      cloves        garlic -- minced
   1      can           beer
   6                    ripe tomatoes,   peeled,seeded and -- chopped   OR
   1      can           tomatoes
   2      tablespoons   ground cumin
   2      tablespoons   dried oregano
   4                    chili peppers -- chopped
   1      tablespoon    dried chili
   1      pinch         cayenne pepper -- or to taste
   2                    bell peppers seeded and -- chopped
   2      tablespoons   canola oil
   2      tablespoons   olive oil
   4      tablespoons   corn flour
   1      teaspoon      brown sugar
   1      tablespoon    thyme
                        salt and freshly ground pepper -- to  taste
     1/2  lb            kidney beans cooked with 2 Tbs brown sugar --
(optional)

1. Brown beef in 2  Tbs of the hot oils ( canola and olive), it will
release liquid before it browns.( this should take about half an hour) Set
aside
2. In another pan cook onions in 2 tbs of the oil until  it starts to
change color. Stir in bell pepper and cook until soft.
3. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
4. Stir in cumin, oregano, peppers, chilis and thyme. Cook 1 minute.
5. Stir in browned beef,season with salt and pepper
6, Pour beer and cook until foam disappears
7. Stir in tomatoes and sugar and  bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for
1 hour, stirring occasionally.
8. Sprinkle the corn meal and stir well. Cover pan and  simmer 2 hours.
Stir a few times.
9. Add beans and some of the liquid they were cooked in. Cook 10 minutes.
10 Check seasonings.
Serve topped with chopped green onions
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NOTES : Correct spices  while cooking
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