Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb beef,very lean,coarse grind
1 lb pork,very lean,coarse grind
3 onions,large,finely chopped
1 bell pepper(s)
2 celery stalks,finely chopped
1 tbsp garlic,finely chopped
1 tbsp oregano,dried,pref. mexican
2 bay leaves
2 tsp cumin,ground
3 cup tomatoes with tomato paste
1 cup beef broth
1 cup water
1 salt
1 pepper,ground,fresh
1/2 tsp chile caribe
2 tbsp red chile,ground,mild-hot
2 cup kidney beans,cooked,drained
Directions
1. If possible, have the beef and pork ground together, or else mix
meats together in a bowl.~ 2. Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over
medium heat. Add the meat to the pot. Break up any lumps with a fork
and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.~
3. Add the onions, green pepper, celery, garlic, oregano, bay leaves,
and cumin. Mix well.~ 4. Add the tomatoes, broth, water, salt,
pepper, caribe, and ground chile. Bring to a boil, then lower heat
and simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes. Stir often.~ 5. Add the
beans and simmer for 10 minutes longer. Taste and adjust seasonings.~
Servings: 4 servings
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