Recipe: Amarillo Chili

Title: Amarillo Chili
Categories: Chili
Servings: 4

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

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.~