Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      pounds        ground round beef
   1      pound         ground pork
   5      cups          chopped onions
   1 1/2  tablespoons   chopped garlic
   7      tablespoons   chili powder
   2      cans          chopped green chili peppers
   3      cans          crushed tomatoes -- (16 oz)
   3      tablespoons   tomato paste
   4                    bay leaves -- crumbled
   1      tablespoon    salt
   1      tablespoon    oregano
   1      tablespoon    red wine vinegar
   1      tablespoon    grown sugar
   2      16 oz cans    ) red kidney beans
   1      package       corn chips
   1      head          lettuce -- shredded
  12      ounces        sharp cheddar cheese -- shredded

Preparation:

I had this when visiting friends in N'awlins. He didn't know the source of the recipe, but this was sure passable chili. In a large, heavy pot, brown the meat with the onions and the garlic. Drain off the fat and stir in the chili powder (depending on quality, you may want more - we get real cool stuff up here in the north). Add chilies, tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaves, salt, oregano, vinegar, and brown sugar. Cover the pot and cook for 2 hours over low heat. Add beans and cook, uncovered, 30 minutes more. Serve with side dishes of corn chips, shredded lettuce, and shredded Cheddar chees