Amarillo Chili

Recipes Ingredients:

4 Bacon,slices,1/2" pieces
2 tb Red chile,mild,ground
2 Onion(s)
1 ts Oregano,dried,pref. Mexican
1 Garlic clove 1
1/2 ts Cumin
1/2 lb Pork shoulder,coarse grind
1 1/2 ts Salt
1 lb Beef round,1/2" strips
12 oz Tomato paste
1/2 lb Beef chuck,coarse grind
3 c Water
4 cn Green chiles,whole
16 oz Pinto beans
1 tb Red chile,hot,ground

Recipe Instructions:

1. Fry bacon in a large, deep heavy pot over medium heat. When the bacon has rendered most of its fat, remove the pieces with a slotted spoon, drain on paper toweling and reserve.~ 2. Add the onions and Garlic to the bacon fat and cook until the onions are translucent.~ 3. Add the Pork and Beef to the pot. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the Meat is evenly browned.~ 4. Stir in the remaining ingredients except the beans and the bacon. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours. Stir occasionally.~ 5. Taste and adjust seasonings. Stir in the beans and the bacon, and simmer for 1/2 hour longer.~