Dynamite Chili With Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups water
1/2 cup pinto beans, soaked
1 tablespoon oil or 1 tablespoon bacon drippings
1 onion, sliced
1 teaspoon oregano, dried, crumbled
2 teaspoons cumin
2 tablespoons tortilla flour
1/3 cup dry red wine
16 ounces tomatoes, whole drained
2 tablespoons chili powder
jalapenos or 1/2 green pepper, seeded chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2/3 lb boneless pork, 1/2-inch cubes
1/3 lb beef stew meat, 1/2-inch cubes

Preparation

Combine Water and Beans inches.
medium saucepan and bring to bOil over medium high heat.
Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 1 hour.
Heat Oil in large skillet over med-high heat.
Add Onion, Green Pepper, and Garlic.
Saute until tender.
Transfer to Dutch Oven and set aside.
Add Pork and Beef to same skillet.
Brown well.
Stir into vegetables in Dutch Oven.
Add Beans and their liquid along with Tomatoes and seasonings.
Mix well, cover and simmer 1 hour.
Add Wine and cook, uncovered, 30 minutes.
Season with Salt and Pepper.
If mixture is too liquid, stir in some of the tortilla flour paste to thicken.