This...is Chili

* Exported from MasterCook *

This...is Chili

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 tablespoons shortening -- lard or
5 cups onion -- minced
2 tablespoons garlic -- minced
2 pounds ground round
2 pounds lean ground pork
70 ounces canned tomatoes
24 ounces tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
3 cups cooked pinto beans
2 cups cheddar cheese -- grated jack or
4 cups 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 SI
MMER FOR ANOTHER 1-2 HOURS TO THE DESIRED CONSISTENCY
REMOVE FROM HEAT
SERVE HOT, GARNISHED WITH GRATED CHEESE AND SCALLIONS



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