NORA EPHRON'S CHASENS CHILI

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Yield 10-12 people

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds ground chuck, ground big if possible
1 pound ground pork
red pepper chopped
1 green pepper chopped
3 cups chopped onion
2 cloves smashed garlic
3 TB oil
1 stick butter
1 35 oz.can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
4 15 oz. cans pinto beans
2/3 cup chili powder
2 TB cumin
2 tsp. cayenne pepper
salt and pepper

Steps:

Drain beans and rinse. Put into a large casserole with the can of tomatoes. (Remove basil if there's basil.) Heat for a few minutes. Heat oil and gently cook peppers. When soft add onions and gently cook. Add garlic for a minute or so. Add all to tomatoes. Melt half the butter and cook the beef and pork until no longer raw. Add spices and stir. Add to the tomato mixture and add the rest of the butter. Cook about thirty to forty five minutes, covered, over low heat.