Buzzard's Breath Chili

* Exported from MasterCook *

Buzzard's Breath Chili

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Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Posted

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 tablespoons lard or butter -- or bacon dripins
2 large onions -- coarsely chopped
8 pounds beef chuck -- coarse grind or
8 pounds beef round -- coarse grind
5 garlic cloves -- finely chopped
5 1/3 tablespoons red chile -- hot, ground
5 1/3 tablespoons red chile -- mild, ground
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano -- dried, pref.
-- mexican
3 cans tomato sauce -- (8oz ea)
3 cups water
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon parsley -- (optional)
1 cup corn flour -- (masa harina)

1. Melt the lard, butter, or bacon drippings in a large heavy pot over medium h
eat. Add the onions and cook until they are translucent.

2. Combine the beef with the garlic, ground chile, cumin, and oregano. Add thi
s meat-and-spice mixture to the pot with the onions. Break up any lumps with a
fork and cook, stirring occasionally about 1/2 hour, until the meat is evenly b
rowned.

3. Add the tomato sauce, water, salt, and optional parsley. Bring to a boil, t
hen lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.

4. Stir in the corn flour(masa harina) to achieve the desired consistency.

5. Cook 10 minutes longer, stirring. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Busted by Christopher E. Eaves <cea260@airmail.net>


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