Diet Chili Recipe

Recipe Ingredients

1 tbsp oil,vegetable
2 onions,finely chopped
2 lb beef,coarse grind
2 tbsp red chile,hot,ground
3 tbsp red chile,mild,ground
1 garlic clove
1 tsp oregano,dried,pref. mexican
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
5 tomatoes,coarsely chopped
12 oz green chiles,whole

1. Heat the oil in a medium-sized heavy saucepan over medium heat.
Add the onions and cook until they are translucent.~ 2. Combine the
meat with the ground chile, garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt. Add
this meat-and-spice mixture to the pan. Break up any lumps with a
fork and cook, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes until the meat
is evenly browned.~ 3. Add the tomatoes and green chiles with their
liquid. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered,
for 1 hour. Stir occasionally, adding water if necessary. Taste and
adjust seasonings.~ 4. Allow to cool, then refrigerate. When fat has
risen and congealed, skim it off, than reheat chili.~

Servings: 8

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