*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Gringo Chili

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      teaspoons     Lard,butter -- or bacon dripins
     1/2                Onion,med -- coarsely chopped
   1      pound         Beef round -- coarse grind
   2      tablespoons   Red chile,hot -- ground
   1      tablespoon    Red chile,mild -- ground
     1/4  teaspoon      Oregano,dried -- pref. Mexican
     1/4  teaspoon      Cumin -- ground
   2                    Garlic cloves,med -- fine chop
   2      cans          Tomato soup(10-1/2oz ea)
   1      can           Onion soup(10-1/2oz ea)
   2      cans          Kidney beans(16oz ea)

1. Melt the lard, butter or drippings in a large heavy pot over medium heat. 
Add the onion and cook until it is translucent.
2. Combine the meat with the ground chile, oregano, cumin, and garlic.
 Add this meat-and-spice mixture to the pot. Break up and lumps with a fork and cook, stirring
 occcasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.
3. Stir in the tomato soup, onion soup, and beans. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and
 simmer, uncovered, for 1/2 hour until the liquids cook down and the mixture thickens.
 Taste and adjust seasonings.~

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