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                  No-Tomato Chili Con Carne Y Frijoles

Recipe By     : Bill Hatcher <[email protected]>
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :1:20
Categories    : Mexican                          Soups
               To/From Eat-L

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1 1/2  Lb            Lean Ground Beef
  3      Cloves        Garlic -- Minced
  1      Med           Onion -- Diced
  1      Med           Bell Pepper -- Diced
  1                    Jalepeno Pepper -- Minced (Optional)
  3      Tbsp          Flour
  1      Tbsp          Oregano
  1      Tbsp          Paprika
  1      Tbsp          Cumin
  3      Tbsp          Chili Powder -- More As Needed
    1/2  Tsp           Black Pepper
                       Cayenne Pepper -- To Taste
                       Salt -- To Taste
  4      C             Beef Broth Or Stock
  2      Cans          Pinto Or Red Beans, Drained -- (15 Or 16 Oz. Ea.)
  8                    Soda Crackers -- Crushed

Brown meat in dutch oven or heavy pot.  Drain excess grease and add garlic,
onion and pepper, sauteeing until slightly softened.

Add flour, stirring and scraping pan until very lightly browned; add all
seasonings and mix thoroughly.

Add 4 cups broth or stock, or 4 cups water and 4 boullion cubes.  Bring to
a boil and simmer about 45 minutes.

Add beans and bring back to a simmer, cooking long enough to heat beans
through, about 10 minutes.  Add sufficient cracker crumbs for desired
consistency, being careful not to over thicken.

Chili is better if allowed to sit for several hours to overnight for
flavors to blend, reheating if necessary.

Adjust all seasonings to taste.

Freezes very well.

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