*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Mediterranean Chili

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      lb            Ground round
   1      lb            Italian sausage -- ground
   2      c             Shallot -- minced
   2      tb            Garlic -- minced
   4      c             Low sodium beef broth
   1      ts            Saffron threads
   3      tb            Olive oil
  12      oz            Diced green chiles
   1      ts            Oregano
   1      ts            Cumin
     1/2  ts            Cayenne
   2      tb            Hot chile powder
   6      oz            Tomato paste
  32      oz            Can kidney beans -- drained
   4      c             Onion -- minced

Combine beef, sausage, and garlic in a large stockpot. Saute for
10-15 minutes, until browned. Add remaining ingredients, except
beans. Simmer for 60 minutes. Add kidney beans and simmer for another
30-60 minutes. Serve hot, garnished as desired.


                   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -