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    OFF DUTY CHILI


    Source of Recipe


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    List of Ingredients




    3 tbsp. lard, butter or bacon drippings
    2 lg. onions, coarsely chopped
    8 lbs. beef chuck or round, chili grind
    5 cloves garlic, crushed
    5 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. ground mild red chilies
    1 tsp. oregano (Mexican is best)
    2 tbsp. salt
    5 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. ground hot red chilies
    1 tbsp. cumin
    3 c. water
    1 c. masa flour
    3 lg. cans tomato sauce
    3 lg. tomato sauce cans water

    Recipe



    Prepared chili powder can be substituted for fresh chilies. Start with 6 tablespoons and add to taste.

    Melt lard, butter or drippings in large, heavy pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until clear. Combine beef, garlic, chili, cumin and oregano; add to onions. Break up lumps and cook, stirring occasionally for 1/2 hour. Add tomato sauce, water and salt. Bring to boil, lower heat and simmer for 1-2 hours, uncovered. After cooking, mix masa flour with water and slowly blend into chili; cook 10 minutes longer, uncovered. Serve with pinto beans, onion and grated cheese. Always best the next day. Serves 16.

 

 

 


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