Chili a la Franey recipe (Main Dish)

Ingredients

Yield: 8 or more servings

1	lb	ground pork, lean and coarsely ground
1	lb	ground beef, lean and coarsely ground
1	tablespoon	olive oil
2	cups	onions, chopped fine
1	cup	green pepper, chopped fine
1	tablespoon	garlic, chopped fine
1	cup	celery, chopped fine
1	tablespoon	dried oregano, crumbled
2		bay leaves
2	teaspoons	ground cumin
2	tablespoons	chili powder
3	cups	tomatoes in tomato paste
1	cup	beef broth
1	cup	water
some		salt to taste, if desired
some		Freshly ground pepper to taste
1	teaspoon	dried hot red pepper flakes
2	cups	drained kidney beans
some		sour cream
some		lime slices
some		shredded cheddar cheese
some		chopped iceberg lettuce

Posted by ML on Jan 27, 2011

Instructions

1. If possible, have pork and beef ground together

2. Heat oil in large heavy skillet and add meat. Cook, chopping down and stirring with side of heavy metal kitchen spoon to break up lumps.

3. Add onions, green pepper, celery, garlic, oregano, bay leaves, cumin and chili powder. Stir to blend well.

4. Add tomatoes, broth, water, salt and pepper. Add red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil and cook stirring often, about 20 minutes. Add beans and cook 10 minutes longer.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream and lime wedges, if desired

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