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California Pepper Chili

Name: California Pepper Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Ingredients: 1/2 pound bacon, diced; 2-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 1-1/2 pounds pork stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 2 medium onions, chopped; 6 to 8 garlic cloves, minced; 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped seeded fresh serrano chili peppers; 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped seeded fresh poblano chili peppers; 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped seeded fresh jalapeno peppers; 2 to 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth; 7 plum tomatoes, chopped; Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

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Prep: 10 min. Cook: 70 min.

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10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)

In my opinion, this is the world's best chili! It features three meats in a peppery eye-opening broth. I've been a Taste of Home reader for 5 years...and I make something from my magazines almost every day. —Robyn Thompson Los Angeles, California

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Ingredients

1/2 pound bacon, diced
2-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1-1/2 pounds pork stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 medium onions, chopped
6 to 8 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped seeded fresh serrano chili peppers
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped seeded fresh poblano chili peppers
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped seeded fresh jalapeno peppers
2 to 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
7 plum tomatoes, chopped
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Directions

In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings.
In the drippings, cook the beef, pork and onions until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the garlic, peppers and seasonings; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes.
Stir in the tomato puree, broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Garnish with reserved bacon and cheese if desired.

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