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Arizona Chili - Serves 12

WARNING:  Serves 10-12, recipe can be halved

2 TBSP real butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 yellow onions, diced
2 capsicum any color, diced
2-3 serranos or jalepenos, diced
600g fresh, local ground beef mince
4 cups dried red/black/ or pinto beans, reconstituted overnight OR 8 cans of red beans
680g tomato sauce (I use Bella Napoli) PLUS an equal amount of water or beef stock
2 TBSP chili powder
Salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper to taste

In a large stock/soup pot, heat oil on medium/high heat and add the onions, garlic, and peppers and capsicum.  Saute until golden brown.  Add mince and cook until brown.  Add the beans, tomato sauce, water, and spices.  Heat to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 - 40 minutes.

Serve with shredded cheese and corn chips OR corn bread OR baked potatoes.