---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.01 Title: Dynamite Chili With Beans Categories: Mexican, Beef, Pork/ham, Chili, Beans Yield: 4 Servings 2 c Water 1/2 c Pinto beans; soaked 1 tb Oil or bacon drippings 1 Onion; sliced 1 ts Dried oregano; crumbled 2 ts Cumin 2 tb Tortilla flour 1/3 c Dry red wine 16 oz Whole tomatoes; drained 2 tb Chili powder 1 Green chile, jalapeno; - seeded, chopped -OR- 1/2 Green pepper; - seeded chopped 1 cl Garlic; minced 2/3 lb Boneless pork; cubed 1/2" 1/3 lb Beef stew meat; cubed 1/2" 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 & water paste to thicken. Recipe by Fred Drexel, 1981 World Champion Chili -----