Chili N'awlins

• 2 lb. ground round beef
• 1 lb. ground pork
• 5 cups chopped onions
• 1-1/2 tbsp. chopped garlic
• 7 tbsp. chili powder
• 2 cans chopped green chili peppers
• 3 cans (1 lb. each) crushed tomatoes
• 3 tbsp. tomato paste
• 4 bay leaves, crumbled
• 1 tbsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. oregano
• 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 cans (1 lb. each) red kidney beans
• 1 pkg. corn chips
• 1 head lettuce, shredded
• 12 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

1. In a large, heavy pot, brown the meat with the onions and the garlic.
2. Drain off the fat and stir in the chili powder (depending on quality, you may want more - we get real cool stuff up here in the north).
3. Add chilies, tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaves, salt, oregano, vinegar, and brown sugar.
4. Cover the pot and cook for 2 hours over low heat.
5. Add beans and cook, uncovered, 30 minutes more.
6. Serve with side dishes of corn chips, shredded lettuce, and shredded Cheddar cheese.

ground round beef, ground pork, onions, garlic, chili powder, green chili peppers, tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaves, salt, oregano, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, red kidney beans, corn chips, head lettuce, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/7817 (may not work)