TEXAS/CINCINNATI CHILE

INGREDIENTS

3 Lbs Beef, Ground

3 Cans Tomatoes, diced, 28 oz

1 Lg Pepper, Green Bell, diced

4 Lg Onions, chopped

3 clovesGarlic, minced

4 Tbs Olive Oil

1 Cup Red Wine

½ Cup Chili Powder

1 Tsp Cumin

4 Tsp Honey

1 Tsp Salt

2 Tbs Cocoa Powder

1 Tsp Tabasco Sauce

½ Tsp Cayenne Pepper

½ Tsp Coriander

½ Tsp Cinnamon

½ Tsp Allspice

½ Tsp Cardamom

2 Cans Beans, Red Kidney

1 Can Beans, Black

DIRECTIONS REPARATION TIME: 1 Hr.

Brown Ground Beef in large skillet, separate fat, and reserve beef. Discard fat.

Add Olive Oil, Peppers, Garlic, and Onions to the pan and Saute` until softened.

Transfer Beef and Sauteed Vegetables to a 6 qt. Pot. Add all remaining ingredients, EXCEPT the Beans to the pot, heat to a low boil for 5 mins, then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 1 ½ - 3 hrs. uncovered, with occasional stirring. Add the rinsed beans and continue to cook for 20 mins.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS SERVINGS: 8-10

-Serve over Rigatoni or Ziti

-Garnish with a dollop of Light Sour Cream

-Use half Sausage Meat or Ground Veal or Turkey

JMM 3/05