Calavasita(A Mexican Chili Stew) - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 lb. bacon
2 lb. diced beef
1 lb. diced pork
3 medium onions
3 medium bell peppers
1 (No. 3) can tomatoes, undrained
1 (No. 2) can corn, undrained
about 2 lb. white squash
3 to 4 Tbsp. chili powder
2 Tbsp. cumin seed
plenty of salt and pepper
corn or tortilla chips
grated Cheddar cheese
Preparation
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Fry bacon and remove to drain.
In hot bacon drippings, sear beef and pork until very brown.
Add chopped onions and peppers; simmer.
Add bacon, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin seed, squash, salt and pepper.
If needed, add a small amount of water to keep the stew from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Cover and simmer for 2 or 3 hours; no need to stir.
Add corn and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
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