Billerica haystacks Recipe

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Billerica haystacks

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Ingredients:

1		Onion, chopped
1		Bell pepper, chopped
3	tbsp	Vegetable oil
2		3 cloves garlic, minced
1	lbs	Ground beef chuck
1	lbs	Ground pork
3		4 tbsp. chili powder
1	tbsp	Ground cumin
1		(28 oz.) can tomatoes
		-chopped, with juice
1	cup	Canned beef broth
1		Bay leaf
3/4	tsp	Cayenne
1	tsp	Tabasco
1/2	tsp	Oregano
1/2	tsp	Salt
1/4	tsp	Freshly ground pepper
1	oz	Grated semi-sweet chocolate
		-Pinch of cinnamon
		-HAYSTACKS:
1		Bag Fritos
		Chopped mild onion
		Chopped green, red or
		-yellow bell pepper
		Chopped ripe tomato
		Chopped cabbage or lettuce
		Chopped canned jalapenos
		Scallions
		Grated sharp cheddar
		-cheese
		Sliced black or green
		-olives
		Sour cream

Procedures:

1	In a kettle cook the onion and bell pepper until softened, about 4 minutes.
2	Add the garlic and cook another minute.
3	In a large skillet brown the meat over high heat and transfer when done to the kettle.
4	Add chili powder and cumin and cook the mixture, stirring, for about a minute.
5	Add tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, cayenne, tabasco, oregano, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
6	Lower heat and allow to simmer slowly for 2 hours.
7	Or, put chili into slow cooker for several hours.
8	Stir in the chocolate and cinnamon and adjust seasonings.
9	Place bowls of each of the above accompaniments on the table so diners can prepare their own haystacks.
10	A layer of fritos is placed on the plate or bowl first; then some chili, and whichever accompaniments appeal to the diner.
11	May be topped with sour cream