"Route 66 in the United States runs straight through Tex-Mex country, through the top of Texas, cutting New Mexico and Arizona almost in half on its way to California. Route 66 Chili tastes like all the flavors picked up across the American Southwest: hearty, tender pork and beef, spicy stew broth, rich tomatoes, and beans, with strong succulent seasonings. When the road gets bumpy and dusty, it's wonderful knowing there's a heaping bowl of Route 66 Chili cooking itself for you in your slow cooker. Happy trails are ..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon oil, neutral-flavored
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2 pounds pork loin, boneless and cubed
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1 pound beef stew meat, cubed
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1 large sweet Vidalia onion, chopped
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5 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
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8 ounces bacon, chopped
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1/4 cup chili powder
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1 (10.5-ounce) can golden pork gravy
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1 (10.25-ounce) beef gravy
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1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 (12 ounce) can lager beer
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1 (14.25-ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies
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1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans
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salt, to taste
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black pepper, to taste
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4 ounces yellow corn tortilla chips, crushed
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jalapeño, sliced, optional, for topping
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cheddar cheese, shredded, optional, for topping
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sour cream, optional, for topping