Craig Claiborne's No-Salt Chili Con Carne

Directions

Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.

Add the onions and green pepper and sauté until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.

Sprinkle the meat with the garlic, ground chile, cumin, and oregano.

Stir to blend.

Add the meat to the skillet.

Break up any lumps with a fork, stirring occasionally until the meat is evenly browned.

Add the bay leaf, pepper, tomatoes, vinegar, and caribe.

Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.