Tucson Jailhouse Chili

 

      Yield: 6 Servings

 

      1    onion

      6    cloves garlic,peeled

      2 lb beef,Ground

      1 cn green chilies (4 oz),Diced

      1 cn jalapeno peppers (4 oz)

      1 cn tomatoes (12 oz),Diced

      1 cn tomato paste (6 oz)

      6 T  chili powder (or more)

      3 t  cumin,Ground

      1 T  vinegar

      2 T  brown sugar

      1 T  salad oil

      1 lb pinto (or kidney beans)

           -cooked and d,rained

      1    salt

      1    pepper

      1    sharp cheddar cheese,Grated

           -(garnish)

      1    green onions,Sliced

           -(garnish)

 

Dice onion; saute in heavy Dutch oven.  Dice garlic and add when

onions are clear.  Stir for 30 seconds; add ground beef, green

chilis, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder,

cumin, vinegar, brown sugar, oil and drained beans.  Simmer for 1 1/2

to 2 hours. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with cheese and green onion.  Serve with corn chips.