Chip Salad

Directions

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   To Make Hot Dry Mix:'.
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   Crush oregano in package.
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   Crush Chili Tepin in package.
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   Add following ingredients to airtight container:I use a jar.
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   :.
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   1/2 Package crushed oregano.
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   1 Bag crushed Chili Tepin.
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   1 Tablespoon garlic powder.
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   1 Tablespoon Salt.
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    Stir together and store in dry cool place.
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    To Make Hot Sauce:.
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    In blender add the can of Whole Peeled Tomatoes, 1/2 chopped onion,1 teaspoon salt, 4 peeled cloves of garlic, 3-4 tablespoons of water, and 1-2 tablespoons of dry chili mix.
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    (Very hot mixture) Add more or less to taste.
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    Blend for 30 seconds.
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    Sort and wash Pinto beans.
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    Place in 8 quart Sauce pan, cover with water 1-2 inches above.Cover.
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    Let sit overnight.
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    In morning, drain water.
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    Cover beans with fresh water, 3 inches above beans.
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    Boil for 2 hours, stirring often or simmer for 4 hours, adding water as needed.
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    Season with salt to taste throughout cooking.
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    When beans are tender, mash with potato masher or anything you can use to mash.
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    Heat Lard in small frying pan till just smoking.
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    Add to beans, be careful, it will sizzle.
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    Stir in 1/2 cup cold water.
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    Cook 20 minute stirring often.
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    In large frying pan brown Ground Chuck.
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    Add 1/2 chopped onion and small can of green chilies.
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    Season with salt, pepper, garlic.
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    to taste.
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    To Prepare Toppings:.
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    Shred lettuce.
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    Grate cheese.
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    Chop onion.
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    Chop Tomato.
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    Put each in it's own bowl.
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    To Assemble Salad:.
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    Break up Chips on plate.
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    Cover with layer of beans.
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    Add ground chuck.
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    Onion.
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    Lettuce.
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    Cheese.
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    Tomatoes.
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    Hot Sauce.