Dynamite Chili with Beans

Dynamite Chili with Beans Recipe:

Dynamite Chili with Beans

2 C    water
1/2 C   dried pinto beans, soak overnight then drain
1 T    oil or bacon drippings
1       onion, sliced
1/2    green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1       garlic clove, minced
2/3 lb boneless pork, cut into 1/2" cubes
1/3 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1/2" cubes
16 oz   canned whole tomatoes, drained
2 T    chili powder
1       diced green chile, Jalapeno or Serrano
1 tsp   dried oregano, preferably Mexican, crumbled
2 tsp   cumin
1/3 C   dry red wine
       salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
2 T    prepared tortilla flour or masa harina,
       mixed with water to form a paste (optional)

Combine water and beans in medium saucepan and bring to
boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat and simmer
until tender, about 1 hour.

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add
onion, green pepper, and garlic. Saute until tender.
Transfer to Dutch Oven and set aside.

Add pork and beef to same skillet. Brown well. Stir
into vegetables in Dutch Oven. Add beans and their
liquid along with tomatoes and seasonings. Mix well,
cover and simmer 1 hour. Add wine and cook,
uncovered, 30 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper. If mixture is too liquid,
stir in some of the tortilla flour paste to thicken.

Serves 4