Texas Venison Chili

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1 pound venision sirloin in
1 pound beef
2 cups onions
1 cup green pepper
1/4 cup celery
4 garlic
3 jalapeno chile pepper seeded
3/8 cup masa harina
3/8 cup chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 tablespoon salt
2 cans tomatoes
3 cups beef broth
2 cups black beans

Instructions

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or kettle over moderately high heat. Brown veni son and ground beef in batches, transferring each to a bowl when browned; leave liquid in pot. Cook onion, green pepper, celery, garlic and chiles in beef ju ices, stirring until onion is soft. Add masa harina, chili powder, Add cayenn e, cumin, pepper and salt and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add tomatoe s, beef broth and meat; simmer, uncovered, 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender . Stir in beans and simmer 15 minutes more.

busted by Christopher E. Eaves by snardo@OnRamp.NET on May 17, 1998.