Rattlesnake Chili

      Yield: 6 Servings

  INGREDIENTS  ====================

      2 T  cooking oil

    1/2 c  green peppers,Chopped

      1 lb beef (or turkey),Ground

      2 T  chili powder

      1 t  cayenne pepper,ground

    2/3 c  tomato paste (6 oz. can)

      2 c  pasta,uncooked

  DIRECTIONS  =====================

    1/2 c  onion,Chopped

      1    clove garlic,minced

      1 c  rattlesnake (or,Cubed

           -chicken)

      2 t  salt

      2    16-oz cans tomatoes

           -undrained

      2 c  water

In 5 quart saucepan, heat oil and cook onions, green peppers and

garlic until tender.  Add meat; cook until done, about 6 minutes.

Stir in seasonings, tomatoes and tomato paste. Heat to a boiling,

reduce heat and simmer 2 hours.  Before serving, add water and return

chili to boiling. Stir in uncooked pasta; continue boiling, stirring