Ingredients:
group #1
2 lb very lean ground beef, browned
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 carrot, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 habanero chile, minced
3 serrano chiles, minced
15 oz canned dark red kidney beans, drained
15 oz canned fire roasted tomatoes
15 oz canned fire roasted tomatoes with green chiles
1 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon hot Mexican chili powder
1 teaspoon ground ancho chile
1 teaspoon hot paprika
1 teaspoon ground chipotle
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
group #2
3-4 cups Fritos
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
1 white onion, chopped
Directions:
Place all ingredients from group #1 in a 4 quart slow cooker and cook for 8 hours*. Add some masa if the chili needs thickening.
Preheat oven to 350. Cover the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole with a single layer of Fritos. Top with chili. Sprinkle with onion, then cheddar. Arrange additional Fritos around the edge of the pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
*If you'd rather use the stove top, saute the vegetables and chiles until soft. Add the meat, cook thoroughly. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 1 hour.
Note: This serves a lot of people. One can halve the recipe and bake it in a 8x8 inch pan instead.
