Shadows Chili Con Carne Recipe - Recipezazz.com

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef (or venison)
• 1 pound fresh pork (or javelina)
• 6 cloves fresh garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lard (or bacon grease)
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 quart tomatoes, canned or fresh
• 1 large onion, chopped fine (or 1 leek, chopped fine)
• 6 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon cumin, use more to taste
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• *OPTIONS*
• 3 small dried chilies or 1 medium habenero
• beer instead of water
• *FOR THE BEANS*
• 2 cups dry pinto (or red kidney beans)
• 1/3 pound salt pork (or bacon)
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano