Recipe: Diet Chili

Title: Diet Chili
Categories: Chili
Servings: 8

1 T Oil,vegetable
2 Onions,finely chopped
2 lb Beef,coarse grind
2 T Red chile,hot,ground
3 T Red chile,mild,ground
1 Garlic clove
1 t Oregano,dried,pref. Mexican
1 1/2 t Cumin
1/2 t Salt
5 Tomatoes,coarsely chopped
12 oz Green chiles,whole

1. Heat the oil in a medium-sized heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the
onions and cook until they are translucent.~ 2. Combine the meat with the
ground chile, garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt. Add this meat-and-spice
mixture to the pan. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring
occasionally, about 15 minutes until the meat is evenly browned.~ 3. Add
the tomatoes and green chiles with their liquid. Bring to a boil, then
lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour. Stir occasionally, adding
water if necessary. Taste and adjust seasonings.~ 4. Allow to cool, then
refrigerate. When fat has risen and congealed, skim it off, than reheat
chili.~