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      Title: Dynamite Chili With Beans
 Categories: Chili
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      2 c  Water
    1/2 c  Dried pinto beans;
           - soak overnight then drain
      1 tb Oil or bacon drippings
      1    Onion; sliced
    1/2    Green bell pepper;
           - cored, seeded, chopped
      1 cl Garlic; minced
    2/3 lb Boneless pork; cubed 1/2"
    1/3 lb Beef stew meat; cubed 1/2"
     16 oz Can whole tomatoes; drain
      2 tb Chili powder
      1    Jalapeno or serrano; diced
      1 ts Mexican oregano; crumbled
      2 ts Cumin
    1/3 c  Dry red wine
           Salt; to taste
           Black pepper;
           - fresh ground, to taste
      2 tb Prepared tortilla flour or
           - masa harina, mixed with
           - water to form a paste
           - (optional)
 
  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 med-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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