Recipe: Midwestern Chili

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From: Nancy,.SanFran

Midwestern Chili
Recipe by: Jean Anderson
Prodigy Guest Chefs Cookbook
Makes 10 to 12 Servings

4 medium Yellow onions, peeled & coarsely chopped
3 Garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1/4 c Olive or other cooking oil
1 t Oregano
2 Bay leaves -- crumbled
2 lb Ground beef
1/4 c Chili powder
1 can Tomatoes (1-lb, 12-oz) (do not drain)
3 can Red kidney beans(1-lb, 4-oz) (do not drain)
2 ts Salt
3 tb Cider vinegar
1/8 tsp Crushed hot red chile peppers (or more to taste)

SAUTE ONIONS AND GARLIC in the oil in a large, heavy kettle over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes until golden. Add oregano, bay leaves and beef and saute, breaking up meat, 10 minutes until beef is no longer pink. Add 2 tablespoons chili powder, tomatoes, 2 cans kidney beans and simmer, uncovered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 hours. Add remaining chili powder and kidney beans along with salt, vinegar and red peppers. Simmer, stirring now and then, 15 minutes longer. Serve hot, or cool and freeze for future use.