Recipes Recipe - Famous Recipes - Mucho Gusto Chili

Mucho Gusto Chili 1 pound coarsely ground beef 1 pound ground pork, lean shoulder 1 pound red beans, washed 1 large onion, diced 1 cup celery, sliced 1/4" thick 3 tablespoons hot chili powder 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 quart tomatoes 1 1/2 cups V-8® vegetable juice 1 1/2 cups beer 3 bay leaves 3 large garlic cloves 1 can chopped green chiles, (3-4 ounce) 1 bell pepper, diced 1 tablespoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon black pepper salt, to taste 2 tablespoons cornmeal, mixed with 3 Tb warm water, optional Brown meat slightly. Add to beans in soup pot. Add water to half full. Add onion, celery, chili powder, cumin, tomatoes, V8, beer, bay leaves, garlic, green chilies, bell pepper, oregano and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cover. Cook for 3 to 4 hours or until tender, adding water if necessary so beans do not stick and stirring frequently. Add salt. Halloween Recipes Christmas Recipes Thanksgiving Recipes Trick or Treat - Halloween Carnival of the Recipes