Diet Chili

Ingredients:

1 T Oil,vegetable
2 Onions,finely chopped
2 lb Beef,coarse grind
2 T Red chile,hot,ground
3 T Red chile,mild,ground
1 Garlic clove
1 t Oregano,dried,pref. Mexican
1 1/2 t Cumin
1/2 t Salt
5 Tomatoes,coarsely chopped
12 oz Green chiles,whole

Method:

1.
Heat the oil in a medium-sized heavy saucepan over medium heat.
Add the onions and cook until they are translucent.
~ 2.
Combine the meat with the ground chile, garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt.
Add this meat and spice mixture to the pan.
Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes until the meat is evenly browned.
~ 3.
Add the tomatoes and green chiles with their liquid.
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.
Stir occasionally, adding water if necessary.
Taste and adjust seasonings.
~ 4.
Allow to cool, then refrigerate.
When fat has risen and congealed, skim it off, than reheat chili.
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