Jeanne Owen's Chili Con Carne
Source of Recipe
the web
List of Ingredients
1/3 cup olive oil
3 pounds beef round,lean -- 1" cubes
2 onions,medium -- finely chopped
3 garlic cloves,med -- fine chop
salt
4 cups water -- boiling
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon oregano,ground -- pref. mexican
3 tablespoons red chile,ground -- hot-mild
1 cup olives,green -- pitted
2 cans kidney beans(16oz ea) Recipe
1. Heat the oil in a large saute pan or 6-quart braising pan over medium
heat. Add the beef cubes a few at a time, stirring to brown evenly. As
they are browned, remove cubes to a plate and set aside, add more cubes to
the pan. Continue the process, adding more oil if necessary, until all the
meat is browned.~ 2. Add the onions to the pan and cook, stirring, for a
few minutes, then add the garlic. Cook until the onions are translucent.~
3. Return the beef cubes to the pan, season with salt to taste, then add
the boiling water, caraway and sesame seeds, and oregano. Bring to a boil,
then lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour.~ 4. Gradually stir in
the ground chile, tasting until you achieve the degree of hotness and
flavor that suits you palate.~ 5. Add the olives and simmer, covered, 1
hour longer.~ 6. Taste and adjust seasonings, the mix in the kidney beans
and heat through.~
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