Pierre's Chili

Pierre's Chili

Course :	Chili
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	8

Ingredients:

1	tablespoons	Olive oil
1	pound	Lean ground beef
1	pound	Lean ground pork
2	Cup	Chopped onions
1	Cup	Green peppers -- chopped
1	Cup	Celery -- chopped
1	tablespoons	Garlic -- minced
1	tablespoons	Dried oregano
2	pieces	Bay leaves
2	teaspoon	Ground cumin
3	tablespoons	Chili powder
3	Cup	Crushed tomatoes
1	Cup	Beef stock
1	Cup	Water
1/4	teaspoon	Red pepper flakes
1/4	teaspoon	Fresh ground black pepper
1/4	teaspoon	Salt
2	Cup	Kidney beans, cooked
		---Garnishes:
1	cup	Monterey jack cheese -- shred
1	bunch	Shredded lettuce
1	Medium	Chopped red onion
1	bunch	Chopped coriander
1/2	cup	Sour cream
6	slices	Lime wedges

Preparation:

Heat oil in heavy Dutch oven; add beef and pork; cooking and breaking up until lightly browned; add onions, green pepper and celery; sweat 2 minutes; add other ingredients except beans, mixing well; bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes; discard bay leaves; add beans, mix well and simmer another 10 minutes; ladle into warm soup bowls and serve with warm tortillas, tortilla chips or crackers; pass garnishes separately.