*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                         Australian Dinkum Chili

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beef, Pork & Lamb                Chili, Stew & Cassaroles

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  pound         Bacon -- packaged
   3      tablespoon    Red chile,mild -- ground
   2      tablespoon    Oil -- vegetable
   2                    Garlic cloves,med -- fine chop
   2                    Onions,med -- coarsely chopped
   1      tablespoon    Oregano,dried -- pref. Mexican
   1                    Celery stalk -- coarse chopped
   1      teaspoon      Cumin -- ground
   1                    Bell pepper(s)
   2      can           Beer -- pref. Aus.(12oz ea)
   2      pound         Top beef sirloin -- 1" cubes
   1      can           Tomatoes -- whole(14 1/2oz ea)
   1      pound         Beef -- hamburger grind
   3      teaspoon      Brown sugar
   1      pound         Pork -- hamburger grind
   1                    Boomerang(opt but authentic)
   4      tablespoon    Red chile,hot -- ground

1. Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Drain the strips on paper
toweling and cut into 1/2" dice and reserve.~ 2. Heat the oil in a large
heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, and green pepper and
cook until the onions are translucent.~ 3. Combine all the beef and pork
with the ground chile, garlic, oregano, and cumin. Add this meat-and-spice
mixture to the pot. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring
occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.~ 4. Add the beer, tomatoes,
and reserved bacon to the pot. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and
simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours. Wave a boomerang over the pot 14 times
each hour from this point on. (This is definitely optional adding no
noticeable flavor, just a touch of authenticity and humor.) Stir for 3
minutes. Taste, adjust seasonings, and add more beer if desired. Simmer for
2 1/2 hours longer.~ 5. Add the brown sugar and simmer for 15 minutes
longer, vigorously waving the boomerang over the pot.~




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Per serving: 464 Calories; 34g Fat (71% calories from fat); 26g Protein; 5g
Carbohydrate; 88mg Cholesterol; 515mg Sodium