Recipe By : TJ Hill - Appetites Catered
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Mexican Entree
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tb Shortening or lard
5 c Onion -- minced
2 tb Garlic -- minced
2 lb Ground round
2 lb Lean ground pork
70 oz Canned tomatoes
24 oz Tomato paste
1 ts Dried oregano
1 ts Ground cumin
1 Bay leaf
3 c Pinto beans -- cooked
2 c Cheddar or jack cheese -- grated
4 c Scallions -- bias sliced
Heat lard in a skillet, over a medium flame. Add the onions and
garlic. Heat and stir for 4-5 minutes, until softened, without
browning. Add the beef and pork, heat and stir until all redness
disappears. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, cumin, bay leaf,
and beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for
2 hours. Remove cover and simmer for another 1 to 2 hours to the
desired consistency. Remove from heat. Serve hot, garnished with
grated cheese and scallions.
