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               Craig Claiborne's No-Salt Chili Con Carne

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Posted

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1      tablespoon    oil -- vegetable
  3                    onions -- chopped
  1                    bell pepper -- chopped
  1 1/4  pounds        beef -- coarse grind
  2      cloves        garlic
  2      tablespoons   red chile -- hot, ground
  1      tablespoon    red chile -- mild, ground
  1      teaspoon      cumin
  1      teaspoon      oregano -- dried, pref. mexican
  1                    bay leaves
    1/2  teaspoon      pepper
  4      cups          tomatoes
  1      tablespoon    red wine vinegar
    1/4  teaspoon      chile caribe

Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and
green pepper and saute until the onions are translucent, about 3
minutes.

Sprinkle the meat with the garlic, ground chile, cumin, and oregano.
Stir to blend. Add the meat to the skillet. Break up any lumps with a
fork, stirring occasionally until the meat is evenly browned.

Add the bay leaf, pepper, tomatoes, vinegar, and caribe. Bring to a
boil, lower the heat and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Taste
and adjust seasoning.

Busted by Christopher E. Eaves <[email protected]>

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