Chili A La Becker

 

      Yield: 4 Servings

 

     10    garlic,crushed

      2 T  butter (or oil)

      1 md onion,minced

      1 lg green pepper,minced

      3    mushrooms,chopped

    1/4 c  celery,chopped (opt)

      1 lb pork,minced,with fat

      1 t  chili powder

      2    tomatoes (or 3),peeled and

      1    ,chopped

      2 c  kidney beans (canned)

      1    ,drained

    1/2 c  water

      1    salt

 

Rub heavy skillet with crushed clove of garlic. Melt butter in

skillet. Add onion and green pepper and cook for a few minutes but do

not brown. Add mushrooms and celery and cook without browning. Add

pork and cook until lightly browned.  Add chili powder and mix well.

Add tomatoes, beans, water and season to taste with salt. Cover and

cook gently 30 to 45 minutes. Makes 4 to 6 servings.