INDIAN STYLE CHILI

Indian Style Chili image

Provided by Pat Duran

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 Tbsp bacon grease
1 large sweet onion, diced
4 Tbsp minced garlic
1 lb ground pork
1 lb ground beef
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
28 oz can diced tomatoes, with basil
12 oz jar salsa, you choose the heat
15 oz black beans,undrained
2 can(s) (15 oz. each) hominy, drained
2 can(s) (15 oz. each) dark red kidney beans, undrained
1 c solid pumpkin puree
1 small can creamed corn
2/3 c creamy peanut butter
1 pkg chili seasoning ( i use mccormick's), your choose the heat
1 medium each of bell peppers ,red, green and yellow, diced
1 c frozen corn kernels
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. In a very large soup pot add the bacon grease and cook the onions and garlic, until onions are translucent. Add pork and beef; cook and scramble until browned and cooked through,Remove from heat ; drain excess grease, over a metal strainer.
2. Return mixture to pot and burner. Cook over medium high heat and add remaining ingredients, except the peppers and whole corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes. Add the peppers and the whole corn and simmer for about 30-45 minutes; or until as thick as you like it. Makes about 16 servings . This chili freezes well.