Pierre's Chili

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 minutes.