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First Love Chili




Source of Recipe


Yale


Recipe Introduction


This recipe is highly recommended for a chili newcomer. it has been known to warm the cockles of the heart and secure a long-lasting devotion. The cinnamon and cloves add a particularly nice flavor but remember to remove them before serving. Although the proportions listed produce a chili-for-two (enough for one chili devotee plus one novice), they can be easily doubled to serve four.


List of Ingredients




* 1 tablespoon lard
* 1 large onion, finely chopped
* 2 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped
* 1 pound lean beef, coarse chili grind
* 2 tablespoons ground red chili (hot or mild or a combination to taste)
* 1 teaspoon celery salt
* ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* ½ teaspoon dried basil
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 15-ounce can plum tomatoes
* 1 small bay leaf
* 3 cups water
* 1 small cinnamon stick
* 2 whole cloves
* 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and coarsely chopped
* 1 16-ounce can kidney beans

Recipe



1. Melt the lard in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent.
2. Add the meat to the pot. break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.
3. Stir in the remaining ingredients up through the cloves. bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2½ hours. Stir occasionally.
4. Stir in the green pepper and kidney beans, and simmer uncovered, for ½ longer.
5. Remove the cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and if possible, the cloves. Taste and adjust seasonings.