Billerica Haystacks

Title:
Billerica Haystacks

Yield:
1 Servings

Categories:
Chili,
Appetizers,
Snacks




Ingredients:





     1    Onion, chopped


     1    Bell pepper, chopped


     3 tb Vegetable oil


     2    3 cloves garlic, minced


     1 lb Ground beef chuck


     1 lb Ground pork


     3    4 tbsp. chili powder


     1 tb Ground cumin


     1    (28 oz.) can tomatoes,


          -chopped, with juice


     1 c  Canned beef broth


     1    Bay leaf


   3/4 ts Cayenne


     1 ts Tabasco


   1/2 ts Oregano


   1/2 ts Salt


   1/4 ts Freshly ground pepper


     1 oz Grated semi-sweet chocolate


          -Pinch of cinnamon


          -HAYSTACKS:


     1    Bag Fritos


          Chopped mild onion


          Chopped green, red or


          -yellow bell pepper


          Chopped ripe tomato


          Chopped cabbage or lettuce


          Chopped canned jalapenos


          Scallions


          Grated sharp cheddar


          -cheese


          Sliced black or green


          -olives


          Sour cream






 In a kettle cook the onion and bell pepper until softened, about 4 minutes.


 Add the garlic and cook another minute. In a large skillet brown the meat


 over high heat and transfer when done to the kettle. Add chili powder and


 cumin and cook the mixture, stirring, for about a minute. Add tomatoes,


 broth, bay leaf, cayenne, Tabasco, oregano, salt and pepper and bring to a


 boil.  Lower heat and allow to simmer slowly for 2 hours. Or, put chili


 into slow cooker for several hours. Stir in the chocolate and cinnamon and


 adjust seasonings. Place bowls of each of the above accompaniments on the


 table so diners can prepare their own Haystacks. A layer of Fritos is


 placed on the plate or bowl first; then some chili, and whichever


 accompaniments appeal to the diner. May be topped with sour cream. From:


 Mary Riemerman


                 Date: Wed, 03-0


 


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