Diet Chili

* Exported from MasterCook *

Diet Chili

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chili

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tablespoon Oil -- vegetable
2 Onions -- finely chopped
2 pounds Beef -- coarse grind
2 tablespoons Red chile,hot -- ground
3 tablespoons Red chile,mild -- ground
1 Garlic clove
1 teaspoon Oregano,dried -- pref. Mexican
1 1/2 teaspoons Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Salt
5 Tomatoes -- coarsely chopped
12 ounces Green chiles -- whole

1. Heat the oil in a medium-sized heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the
onions and cook until they are translucent.~ 2. Combine the meat with the
ground chile, garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt. Add this meat-and-spice mixture
to the pan. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally,
about 15 minutes until the meat is evenly browned.~ 3. Add the tomatoes and
green chiles with their liquid. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and
simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour. Stir occasionally, adding water if necessary.
Taste and adjust seasonings.~ 4. Allow to cool, then refrigerate. When fat has
risen and congealed, skim it off, than reheat chili.~

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