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                       600271 BILLERICA HAYSTACKS

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Snacks

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1                    Onion, chopped
  1                    Bell pepper, chopped
  3       tb           Vegetable oil
  2                    3 cloves garlic, minced
  1       lb           Ground beef chuck
  1       lb           Ground pork
  3                    4 tbsp. chili powder
  1       tb           Ground cumin
  1                    (28 oz.) can tomatoes,
                       -chopped, with juice
  1       c            Canned beef broth
  1                    Bay leaf
    3/4   ts           Cayenne
  1       t            Tabasco
    1/2   ts           Oregano
    1/2   ts           Salt
    1/4   ts           Freshly ground pepper
  1       oz           Grated semi-sweet chocolate
                       -Pinch of cinnamon
                       -HAYSTACKS:
  1                    Bag Fritos
                       Chopped mild onion
                       Chopped green, red or
                       -yellow bell pepper
                       Chopped ripe tomato
                       Chopped cabbage or lettuce
                       Chopped canned jalapenos
                       Scallions
                       Grated sharp cheddar
                       -cheese
                       Sliced black or green
                       -olives
                       Sour cream

 In a kettle cook the onion and bell pepper until
 softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook
 another minute. In a large skillet brown the meat over
 high heat and transfer when done to the kettle. Add
 chili powder and cumin and cook the mixture, stirring,
 for about a minute. Add tomatoes, broth, bay leaf,
 cayenne, Tabasco, oregano, salt and pepper and bring
 to a boil.  Lower heat and allow to simmer slowly for
 2 hours. Or, put chili into slow cooker for several
 hours. Stir in the chocolate and cinnamon and adjust
 seasonings. Place bowls of each of the above
 accompaniments on the table so diners can prepare
 their own Haystacks. A layer of Fritos is placed on
 the plate or bowl first; then some chili, and
 whichever accompaniments appeal to the diner. May be
 topped with sour cream. From: Mary Riemerman
                 Date: Wed, 03-0



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