*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Sun Dance Chili

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      tb            Lard
   1                    Onion
     1/2                Celery rib
   1                    Bell pepper
     1/2  c             Mushrooms
   3      lb            Beef -- coarse grind
   2      tb            Ground hot hed chile
   1      tb            Ground mild red chile
     1/2  ts            Mexican oregano
   1      ts            Cumin
   3      cl            Garlic
   1      ts            Salt
  16      oz            Whole tomatoes
   6      oz            Tomato paste
   4      oz            Green chiles -- whole
  32      oz            Kidney beans -- undrained

Melt the lard, butter, or bacon drippings in a large heavy pot over
medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper and cook until
the onion is translucent. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for an
additional 5 minutes.

Combine the meat with the ground chile, oregano, cumin, and garlic.
Add this meat-and-spice mixture to the pot. Break up any lumps with a
fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly
browned.

Stir in the remaining ingredients except the beans. Bring to a boil,
then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1-1/2 hours. Stir
occasionally.

Add the beans and their liquid and simmer, uncovered, for another
30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings.


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