*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Dynamite Chili With Beans

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2   c            Pinto beans -- soaked, drained
   1       tb           Oil or bacon drippings
   1       lg           Onion -- sliced
     1/2   md           Green pepper -- chopped
   1       cl           Garlic -- minced
     2/3   lb           Boneless pork -- cubed 1/2"
     1/3   lb           Stew meat -- cubed
  16       oz           Can whole tomatoes
   2       tb           Chili powder
   1                    Jalapeno or serrano -- diced
   1       ts           Dried Mexican oregano
   2       ts           Cumin
     1/3   c            Dry red wine
                        Salt -- to taste
                        Pepper -- fresh ground, to taste
   2       tb           Tortilla flour -- mixed in:
                        Water -- to form a paste

  Combine water and beans in medium saucepan and bring to boil over
  medium high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about
  1 hour. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion,
  green pepper, and garlic. Saute until tender. Transfer to Dutch
  oven and set aside. Add pork and beef to same skillet. Brown well.
  Stir into vegetables in Dutch Oven. Add beans and their liquid
  along with tomatoes and seasonings. Mix well, cover and simmer
  1 hour. Add wine and cook, uncovered, 30 minutes. Season with salt
  and pepper. If mixture is too liquid, stir in some of the tortilla
  flour paste to thicken.
 

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