Amarillo Chili

Name: Amarillo Chili
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, 1/2-inch pieces; 2 onions; 1 garlic clove; 1/2 lb pork shoulder, coarse grind; 1 lb beef round steak, 1/2-inch strips; 1/2 lb beef chuck, coarse grind; 1 cup green chili, whole; 1 tablespoon hot red chili pepper, ground; 2 tablespoons mild red chili peppers, ground; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, pref. Mexican; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 12 ounces tomato paste; 3 cups water; 16 ounces pinto beans

15 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, 1/2-inch pieces
2 onions
1 garlic clove
1/2 lb pork shoulder, coarse grind
1 lb beef round steak, 1/2-inch strips
1/2 lb beef chuck, coarse grind
1 cup green chili, whole
1 tablespoon hot red chili pepper, ground
2 tablespoons mild red chili peppers, ground
1 teaspoon dried oregano, pref. Mexican
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
12 ounces tomato paste
3 cups water
16 ounces pinto beans

Directions

1

Fry bacon in a large, deep heavy pot over medium heat.
2

When the bacon has rendered most of its fat, remove the pieces with a slotted spoon, drain on paper toweling and reserve.
3

Add the onions and garlic to the bacon fat and cook until the onions are translucent.
4

Add the pork and beef to the pot.
5

Break up any lumps with a fork and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.
6

Stir in the remaining ingredients except the beans and the bacon.
7

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours.
8

Stir occasionally.
9

Taste and adjust seasonings.
10

Stir in the beans and the bacon, and simmer for 1/2 hour longer.
11

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