Pierre Franey - Recipes - Chili à la Franey

Ingredients

• 1 pound very lean coarsely ground pork
• 1 pound very lean coarsely ground beef
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 cups finely chopped onions
• 1 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon crumbled dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 3 cups chopped canned tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup water
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• ¼ or ½ teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, as desired
• 2 cups drained kidney beans
• Sour cream as garnish
• Lime wedges as garnish
• Chopped cilantro as garnish
• Grated sharp cheddar cheese