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southwestern chile casserole

2    tablespoons olive oil
1¼ pounds lean ground beef
1¼ pounds ground pork
4    poblano chilies, seeded and chopped
1½ cups diced yellow onion
5    cloves fresh garlic, minced
1    can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes in juice, undrained
1    jar (7 ounces) The Gracious Gourmet Chile Red
      Pepper Tapenade
      Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Heat oil in large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground meat; cook until browned. Stir in poblano chilies, onion and garlic. Cook until tender. Stir in undrained diced tomatoes and Chile Red Pepper Tapenade. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 1 hour, adding a little water as needed.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

   
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