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                            River Style Chili

Recipe By     : TJ Hill - Appetites Catered
Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      lb            Bacon -- finely minced
   4      lb            Chili ground beef
   2      c             Onion -- minced
   2      tb            Garlic -- minced
   1      ts            Dried oregano
   1      ts            Ground cumin
   2      tb            Hot chile powder
   1      c             Dried mushrooms
  16      oz            Can crushed tomatoes
  48      oz            Can kidney beans -- undrained
   2      tb            Liquid hot pepper sauce
   2      c             Water -- boiling hot
   1      tb            Kosher salt
   2      tb            Freshly ground black pepper

Saute bacon in a skillet, over a high flame, for 10 minutes. Add
beef, onions, and garlic. Heat and stir for 10-15 minutes, until
browned. Stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2
hours, until thickened. Serve hot.


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