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President Regan's Fav. Homemade Chili




Source of Recipe


recipe gold mine


Recipe Introduction


Source: As prepared by White House Executive Chef Henry Haller


Recipe Link: http://recipegoldmine.com

List of Ingredients





1/2 C. bacon drippings
2 C. chopped onions
4 chopped garlic cloves
2 lb. coarsely ground beef
2 T. chili powder
2 C. red wine (optional)
1 T. salt
1 T. beef base
4 C. canned whole tomatoes, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 T. granulated sugar
4 to 6 C. cooked pinto beans





Recipe



Using a 1 1/2-gallon heavy pot, melt bacon drippings. When hot, sauté onions and garlic cloves. Add ground beef and chili powder. Stir until meat is well browned. Add red wine (optional). Add salt, beef base, tomatoes, bay leaf and sugar. Simmer chili meat, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring often.

Add pinto beans to the meat. Simmer chili con carne for 1 hour, covered over low heat, stirring gently from time to time. Test for flavor.

Yields 16 servings.