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                             Pierre's Chili

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Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Main Dish
               Chili

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1      tablespoon    Olive oil
  1      pound         Beef-lean, ground
  1      pound         Pork-lean, ground
  2      cups          Onion-chopped
  1      cup           Green pepper, chopped
  1      cup           Celery, chopped
  1      tablespoon    Garlic, minced
  1      tablespoon    Oregano, dried
  2      each          Bay leaf
  2      teaspoons     Cumin
  3      tablespoons   Chili powder
  3      cups          Tomatoes, crushed
  1      cup           Beef stock
  1      cup           Water
                       Red pepper flakes, to taste
                       Salt, to taste
                       Pepper-fresh ground, to taste
  2      cups          Kidney beans, cooked
                       Garnishes:
                       Monterry jack cheese, shredded
                       Lettuce, shredded
                       Red onion, chopped
                       Coriander, chopped
                       Sour cream
                       Lime wedges

Heat oil in heavy Dutch oven; add beef and pork; cooking and breaking
up until lightly browned. Add onions, green pepper and celery. Sweat
2 minutes. Add other ingredients except beans, mixing well. Bring to
a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Discard bay leaves.
Add beans, mix well and simmer another 10 minutes. Ladle into warm
soup bowls and serve with warm tortillas, tortilla chips, or
crackers. Pass garnishes separately.

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

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