Australian Dinkum Chili



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)

DIRECTIONS:

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.



Australian Dinkum Chili