Texas Rattlesnake Chilimidland, Texas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. cubed rattlesnake meat or chicken
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb. lean ground beef
2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
3 1/2 c. (two 14 1/2 oz. cans) tomatoes, undrained
2/3 c. (6 oz.) tomato paste
2 c. water
2 c. (6 oz.) uncooked pasta

Preparation

In a 5 qt. saucepan, heat the oil and cook the onion, green pepper and garlic until tender. Add the meat and cool until done (about 5 minutes).
Stir in seasonings, tomatoes and tomato paste. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat and simmer about 2 hours. Before serving, add water and return chili to boiling.
Stir in uncooked pasta.
Continue boiling, stirring frequently about 10 to 15 minutes, until pasta is tender.
Makes about 6 servings.