*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           River Style Chili

Recipe By     : TJ Hill - Appetites Catered
Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1      lb            Bacon -- finely minced
  4      lb            Chili ground beef
  2      c             Onion -- minced
  2      tb            Garlic -- minced
  1      ts            Dried oregano
  1      ts            Ground cumin
  2      tb            Hot chile powder
  1      c             Dried mushrooms
 16      oz            Can crushed tomatoes
 48      oz            Can kidney beans -- undrained
  2      tb            Liquid hot pepper sauce
  2      c             Water -- boiling hot
  1      tb            Kosher salt
  2      tb            Freshly ground black pepper

Saute bacon in a skillet, over a high flame, for 10 minutes. Add
beef, onions, and garlic. Heat and stir for 10-15 minutes, until
browned. Stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2
hours, until thickened. Serve hot.


                  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -