What you need:

• 4 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 brown onion, finely chopped
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 lbs. beef sirloin, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
• 1 lb. pork tenderloin, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 3 cups water
• 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
• 3 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 8 oz. diced green chiles
• 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
• Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese for garnish
• Sour cream for garnish
  

Step by Step:

Sauté garlic and onions and bell pepper in vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, until translucent.

Remove onion and pepper mixture from pan, leaving liquid. Add beef and pork cubes and brown over medium heat, stirring occasionally and adding salt to taste.

Cook for 20 minutes or until tender.

Add onion and pepper mixture to meat. Stir and cook for 5 minutes. Add dry seasonings and stir.

Add water, tomato paste, tomatoes, chiles and jalapeño pepper. Let mixture simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Serve with cheese and sour cream.

Yield: 12 servings