Chili

Chili time is here. Try this variation in which a great secret ingredient is the splash of red wine vinegar.

• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 ½ cups chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1/4 pound ground pork
• 1 can kidney beans
• 1 ½ Tablespoons minced garlic
• 3 Tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups canned tomatoes
• 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon red hot pepper flakes
• Salt to taste

• Heat oil in skillet, add onion and green pepper.
• Cook until wilted.
• Add the meats and, using the edge of a heavy kitchen spoon, stir and chop the meat to break up any lumps.
• Sprinkle the meat with garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano.
• Stir to blend.
• Add the beans. Stir again then add the bay leaf, pepper, tomatoes, vinegar and crushed hot pepper.
• Bring to a boil and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Salt to taste