Australian Dinkum Chili Recipe

• 1/2 lb Bacon,packaged
• 2 Tbsp. Oil,vegetable
• 2 x Onions,med,coarsely minced
• 1 x Celery stalk,coarse minced
• 1 x Bell pepper(s)
• 2 lb Top beef sirloin,1" cubes
• 1 lb Beef,hamburger grind
• 1 lb Pork,hamburger grind
• 4 Tbsp. Red chile,warm,grnd
• 3 Tbsp. Red chile,mild,grnd
• 2 x Garlic cloves,med,fine chop
• 1 Tbsp. Oregano,dry,pref. Mexican
• 1 tsp Cumin,grnd
• 2 can Beer,pref. Aus.(12oz ea)
• 1 can Tomatoes,whole(14 1/2oz ea)
• 3 tsp Brown sugar
• 1 x Boomerang(opt but authentic)

1. 1.
2. Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Drain the strips on paper toweling and cut into 1/2" dice and reserve.
4. 2.
5. Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
6. Add in the onions, celery, and green pepper and cook till the onions are translucent/soft.
7. 3.
8. Combine all the beef and pork with the grnd chile, garlic, oregano, and cumin.
9. Add in this meat-and-spice mix to the pot.
10. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, till the meat is proportionately browned.
11. 4.
12. Add in the beer, tomatoes, and reserved bacon to the pot.
13. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hrs.
14. Wave a boomerang over the pot 14 times each hour from this point on.
15. (This is definitely optional adding no noticeable flavor, just a touch of authenticity and humor.)
16. Stir for 3 min.
17. Taste, adjust seasonings, and add in more beer if you like.
18. Simmer for 2 1/2 hrs longer.
19. 5.
20. Add in the brown sugar and simmer for 15 min longer, vigorously waving the boomerang over the pot.

bacon, oil, onions, celery, cubes, beef, hamburger grind, red chile, red chile, garlic, oregano, cumin, tomatoes, brown sugar

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/australian-dinkum-chili-72052 (may not work)