Authentic Texas Border Chili

* Exported from MasterCook *

Authentic Texas Border Chili

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chili

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 Tomatoes -- med
1 Onion,Burmuda,lg -- fine chop
1/4 teaspoon Oregano,dried -- pref. Mexican
2 teaspoons Paprika
5 Garlic cloves,lg -- fine chop
4 pounds Beef shank -- coarse grind
1 tablespoon Lard,butter -- or bacon dripins
4 Scallions,in bunches -- chopped
5 Bell pepper(s)
5 Serrano chiles -- fresh
1 pound Chorizo sausage or
1 pound Sausage,hot -- non-Italian
4 Garlic cloves,med -- fine chop
2 teaspoons Salt
4 tablespoons Red chile,hot -- ground
4 tablespoons Red chile,mild -- ground
3 tablespoons Cumin seeds
Beer
Water

1. Puree the first four ingredients plus one clove of the garlic in a blender
or food processor (using the steel blade). Scrape the mixture into a large
heavy pot and add the beef.~ 2. Melt the lard, butter, or bacon drippings in a
heavy skillet over medium heat.
Add the scallions, bell peppers, serrano chiles, sausage, and the remaining
garlic, and cook until the onions are translucent and the sausage is browned.~
3.
Place the cumin seeds in a 300' oven for a few minutes until lightly browned.
Remove seeds from the oven and crush them with a mallet. Stir the vegetables
into the beef and tomato mixture. Add the salt ground chile, cumin, and enough
water or beer to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower the
heat and simmer, uncovered for 4 to 6 hours. Taste and adjust seasonings.~

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