Secret Recipes

Cajun Pork Chili

• 2 lbs ground pork
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 sweet red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 sweet green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 (28 oz) can tomatoes
• 1 (28 z) can kidney beans, drained
• 1/4 tsp hot pepper flakes
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• dash of hot pepper sauce
• salt and pepper to taste

NOTE: If you prefer a more traditional chili flavor, use cumin instead of oregano, and add chili powder to taste.

In a heavy saucepan, cook the pork over medium heat, stirring to break up the meat, for about 5 minutes or until browned. Pour off the fat.

Add onions, and cook until tender. Add garlic, red and green peppers and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until vegetables are softened.

Add tomatoes, breaking them up with the back of a spoon. Stir in kidney beans, hot pepper flakes, oregano, cayenne pepper, hot pepper sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Servings:

6 to 8