600271 billerica haystacks

Yield: 1 Servings

Ingredients:

1 Onion chopped
1 Bell pepper chopped
3 tb Vegetable oil
2 3 cloves garlic minced
1 lb Ground beef chuck
1 lb Ground pork
3 4 tbsp. chili powder
1 tb Ground cumin
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes -chopped with juice
1 c Canned beef broth
1 Bay leaf
3/4 ts Cayenne
1 ts Tabasco
1/2 ts Oregano
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Freshly ground pepper
1 oz Grated semi-sweet chocolate -Pinch of cinnamon -HAYSTACKS:
1 Bag Fritos

Instructions:

Chopped mild onion Chopped green red or -yellow bell pepper Chopped ripe tomato Chopped cabbage or lettuce Chopped canned jalapenos Scallions Grated sharp cheddar -cheese Sliced black or green -olives Sour cream In a kettle cook the onion and bell pepper until softened about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another minute. In a large skillet brown the meat over high heat and transfer when done to the kettle. Add chili powder and cumin and cook the mixture stirring for about a minute. Add tomatoes broth bay leaf cayenne Tabasco oregano salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Lower heat and allow to simmer slowly for 2 hours. Or put chili into slow cooker for several hours. Stir in the chocolate and cinnamon and adjust seasonings. Place bowls of each of the above accompaniments on the table so diners can prepare their own Haystacks. A layer of Fritos is placed on the plate or bowl first; then some chili and whichever accompaniments appeal to the diner. May be topped with sour cream. From: Mary Riemerman Date: Wed 03-0