DAVID LEVI'S world-famous CHILI WITH BEANS
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(Serves 4)

Ingredients:
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2 cup     water
1/2 cup   dried pinto beans, soaked overnight then drained
1 tblsp   oil or bacon drippings
1         onion, sliced
1/2       green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1         garlic clove, minced
2/3 lb    boneless pork, cut into 1/2" cubes
1/3 lb    beef stew meat, cut into 1/2" cubes
16 oz     canned whole tomatoes, drained
2 tblsp   chili powder
1         diced green chile, Jalapeno or Serrano
1 tsp     dried oregano, preferably Mexican, crumbled
2 tsp     cumin
1/3 cup   dry red wine
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
2 tblsp   prepared tortilla flour or masa harina, mixed with water
          to form a paste (optional)

Instructions:
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Combine water and beans in medium saucepan and bring to boil over medium
high heat.  Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 1 hour. 

Heat oil in large skillet over med-high heat.  Add onion, green pepper,
and garlic.  Saute until tender.  Transfer to Dutch Oven and set aside. 

Add pork and beef to same skillet.  Brown well.  Stir into vegetables in
Dutch Oven.  Add beans and their liquid along with tomatoes and
seasonings.  Mix well, cover and simmer 1 hour.  Add wine and cook,
uncovered, 30 minutes. 

Season with salt and pepper.  If mixture is too liquid, stir in some of
the tortilla flour paste to thicken.