Numero Uno Chili Con Carne With Beans

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Winner of the 1985 ny state chili cook-off

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Steps

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In a large skillet , over med.

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Heat , warm the oil.

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Add onions and cook , stirring occasionally , until tender , about 20 minutes.

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Meanwhile in a 4 to 5 quart heavy flameproof casserole or dutch oven over med.

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Heat , combine beef and pork.

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Season with salt and cook , stirring often , until meat has lost all its pink color and is evenly crumbled , about 20 minutes.

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Scrape onions into casserole with meats.

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Stir in chili powder , cumin , oregano , cocoa , cinnamon and cayenne pepper.

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Cook , stirring , 5 minutes.

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Stir in tomato juice and beef stock.

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Bring to a boil then lower heat and simmer , uncovered , for 1 hour.

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Taste , correct seasonings and simmer another 30 minutes or until chili is thickened to your liking.

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Stir in garlic.

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To thicken chili further or to bind any surface fats , stir in the optional cornmeal.

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Stir in the beans and simmer another 5 minutes.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, yellow onions, beef, pork, salt, chili powder, cumin, oregano, unsweetened cocoa, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, tomato juice, beef stock, garlic cloves, cornmeal, kidney beans