Chili con carne

Just a really drab day outside.  Too much rain and snow. This is a chilly day chili con carne recipe for you to warm up to. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 med. onion, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1/2 red pepper, chopped into chunks
• 1/2 green pepper, chopped into chunks
• 1/2 roasted poblano pepper
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1 cans of whole tomatoes (squeeze w/hands)
• 1 can of kidney beans (drained)
• 1 can brown baked beans
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 4 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1tbsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp chili peppers
• 1 oz chocolate
• Salt and pepper

Heat the oil in a big pot and sauté the chopped onion and celery for a couple of minutes. Add the garlic and peppers and saute for another few minutes. Remove from pot and set aside. In same pot, brown beef and pork. Strain excessive grease and add back to pot with cooked vegetables. Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot. Let the dish simmer for at least 30 minutes. Serve with toast, nachos and a warm blanket.
Enjoy!