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                              AMARILLO CHILI

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4                    Bacon,slices,1/2" pieces
   2                    Onion(s)
   1                    Garlic clove
     1/2   lb           Pork shoulder,coarse grind
   1       lb           Beef round,1/2" strips
     1/2   lb           Beef chuck,coarse grind
   4       cn           Green chiles,whole
   1       tb           Red chile,hot,ground
   2       tb           Red chile,mild,ground
   1       t            Oregano,dried,pref. Mexican
   1 1/2   ts           Cumin
   1 1/2   ts           Salt
  12       oz           Tomato paste
   3       c            Water
  16       oz           Pinto beans

  1. Fry bacon in a large, deep heavy pot over medium
  heat. When the bacon has rendered most of its fat,
  remove the pieces with a slotted spoon, drain on paper
  toweling and reserve.
  
  2. Add the onions and garlic to the bacon fat and cook
  until the onions are translucent.
  
  3. Add the pork and beef to the pot. Break up any
  lumps with a fork and cook over medium-high heat,
  stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly
  browned.
  
  4. Stir in the remaining ingredients except the beans
  and the bacon. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat
  and simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours. Stir occasionally.
  
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings. Stir in the beans and
  the bacon, and simmer for 1/2 hour longer.
 


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