Chili con Carne

• Beef or Pork (cubed or ground)as desired
• Chili Peppers (fresh green or dried red)to taste
• Garlicto taste
• Cuminto taste
• Oreganoto taste
• Tomatoes or Tomato Sauceoptional
• Pinto, Black, or Kidney Beansoptional
• Onions and Bell Peppersoptional

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1. 1Brown the meat (beef or pork) in a large pot until cooked through.
2. 2Prepare peppers by roasting, peeling, and chopping fresh chilies or rehydrating dried ones.
3. 3Add prepared chilies to the meat.
4. 4Stir in garlic, cumin, and oregano.
5. 5Add tomatoes or tomato sauce if a thinner, acidic base is desired.
6. 6Incorporate beans and other vegetables if using (or cook beans separately to serve on the side).
7. 7Simmer slowly to allow flavors to meld.
8. 8Serve hot with crackers, cornbread, or over spaghetti.