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                             Fireside Chili

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Ethnic                           Soups
               Chili

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  2      pounds        Chili meat
  1      pound         Ground beef
  2      tablespoons   Bacon drippings
  1      pint          Hot water
  1      can           Tomato puree (10 1/2 oz)
  1      teaspoon      Tabasco
  1                    Chili pepper pod or more to
  2                    Large onions -- finely chopped
  2                    Cloves garlic -- finely choppe
  3      tablespoons   Chili powder (heaping)
  1      tablespoon    Oregano
  1      tablespoon    Cumin
  1      teaspoon      Paprika
  1      teaspoon      Ground mustard
    1/4  teaspoon      Cayenne pepper
  1      teaspoon      Salt

Brown meats; add bacon drippings and cook 5 minutes.
Add hot water, tomato puree, Tabasco, pepper, onion and garlic; simmer 30 minutes. Add rest of the ingredients and simmer slowly for 1 to 2 hours. Serve with crackers, raw onion, grated sharp Cheddar cheese and plenty of cold beer.

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