Australian Dinkum Chili

Serves:

Ingredients:

1/2 lb Bacon,packaged
2 T Oil,vegetable
2 Onions,med,coarsely chopped
1 Celery stalk,coarse chopped
1 Bell pepper(s)
2 lb Top beef sirloin,1" cubes
1 lb Beef,hamburger grind
1 lb Pork,hamburger grind
4 T Red chile,hot,ground
3 T Red chile,mild,ground
2 Garlic cloves,med,fine chop
1 T Oregano,dried,pref. Mexican
1 t Cumin,ground
2 cn Beer,pref. Aus.(12oz ea)
1 cn Tomatoes,whole(14 1/2oz ea)
3 t Brown sugar
1 Boomerang(opt but authentic)

Method:

1.
Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat.
Drain the strips on paper toweling and cut into 1/2" dice and reserve.
~ 2.
Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
Add the onions, celery, and green pepper and cook until the onions are translucent.
~ 3.
Combine all the beef and pork with the ground chile, garlic, oregano, and cumin.
Add this meat and spice mixture to the pot.
Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.
~ 4.
Add the beer, tomatoes, and reserved bacon to the pot.
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours.
Wave a boomerang over the pot 14 times each hour from this point on.
(This is definitely optional adding no noticeable flavor, just a touch of authenticity and humor.
) Stir for 3 minutes.
Taste, adjust seasonings, and add more beer if desired.
Simmer for 2 1/2 hours longer.
~ 5.
Add the brown sugar and simmer for 15 minutes longer, vigorously waving the boomerang over the pot.
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