Pierre's Chili

      Yield: 8 Servings

      1 T  olive oil

      1 lb lean beef,Ground

      1 lb lean pork,Ground

      2 c  onions,Chopped

      1 c  green peppers,chopped

      1 c  celery,chopped

      1 T  garlic,minced

      1 T  oregano,Dried

      2    bay leaves

      2 t  cumin,Ground

      3 T  chili powder

      3 c  tomatoes,Crushed

      1 c  beef stock

      1 c  water

      1    red pepper flakes

      1    fresh ground black pepper,t

      1    salt,to taste

      2 c  kidney beans,cooked

      1    garnishes

      1    monterey jack cheese,shred

      1    lettuce,Shredded

      1    red onion,Chopped

      1    coriander,Chopped

      1    sour cream

      1    lime wedges

Heat  oil  in  heavy  Dutch  oven;  add  beef and pork; cooking and

breaking  up  until  lightly browned; add onions, green pepper and

celery; sweat 2 minutes; add other ingredients except beans, mixing

well; bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes;

discard bay leaves; add beans,  mix well and simmer another 10