2 lb ground round beef
1 lb ground pork
5 c chopped onions
1-1/2 tablespoons chopped garlic
7 tablespoon chili powder
2 cn chopped green chili peppers
3 cn (16 ounces) crushed tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
4 each bay leaves, crumbled
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon grown sugar
2 cn (16 ounces) red kidney beans
1 pk corn chips
1 each head lettuce, shredded
12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Makes 12 servings
In a large, heavy pot, brown the meat with the onions and the garlic. Drain off the fat and stir in the chili powder (depending on quality, you may want more). Add chilies, tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaves, salt, oregano, vinegar, and brown sugar. Cover the pot and cook for 2 hours over low heat. Add beans and cook, uncovered, 30 minutes more. Serve with side dishes of corn chips, shredded lettuce, and shredded Cheddar cheese.