TRAIL COOK's CHILI CON CARNE

This was posted on TOH by trailcookMD. It looks good enough to eat, to me! MissMouse http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/p/693454/5895133.aspx#5895133 This is a A$$ Kicken Chili. Gtreat for the Super Bowl, Tail gate or atopping on Tamales, Hot dogs or hambergers CHILI CON CARNE Recipe By Trail Cook : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Amount Ingredient -------- -------------------------------- 2 tblsps Olive Oil 2 med Onions -- chopped fine 2 Clove Garlic -- crushed 1 pound Beef -- cubed or course ground 8 oz Pork -- Cubed or course ground 28 oz Tomatoes -- Crumbled, canned 1 Bay Leaf -- crushed 1 tsp Cumin -- ground 1 tsp Oregano 3 tblsps chili powder 2 jalapeno -- Canned/ chopped 1 cup Beef Stock 14 oz Beans, Kidney or Pinto Salt & Pepper to taste Cube (1/4 inch cubes) or course grind beef anmd pork. Season with sal;t and pepper. Brown in skillet. Heat oil in large, cast iron skillet. Add onions and garlic, fry until soft, donot brown. Stir in meat and mix well. Transfer meat mixture to a large pot. (cast iron best) Stir in remaining ingredients, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about one hour or longer. Serve with grated cheese, chopped onions and chopped jalapenos CAUTION: This chili can be very hot. Add Jalapenos a little at a time and season to taste In the original recipe for six, the jalapeno quantity produced a moderately spicy hot chili that would be cceptable to all but the faint of heart Description: "TEX/MEX"