Company Chili

* Exported from MasterCook *

Company Chili

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Posted

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 pounds beef chuck or round steak
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 garlic coves -- minced
4 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 tablespoon oregano
3 cups beef broth
1/3 teaspoon salt
1 dash ground pepper -- to taste
1 15 ounce ca pinto or chili beans
1 package sour cream -- as needed
2 lime -- as needed

ONE DAY IN ADVANCE: Cut the beef into 1-inch pieces. In a skillet heat oil to h
ot. Add beef. Stir until color changes but does not brown. Lower heat, stir in
garlic. Combine chili powder, cumin and flour. Sprinkle meat with chili mixtur
e, stirring until meat is evenly coated. Crumble oregano over meat. Add 2 cups
beef broth and stir until liquid is well blended. Add salt and pepper. Bring to
a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer partially covered over low
heat for 1-1/2 hours. Add remaining broth and simmer 30 minutes longer. Meat sh
ould be almost falling apart. Cool well, refrigerate over night to "ripen" flav
or. (This is most important.)

Reheat on top of double-boiler. Heat beans, drain, stir into chili. Serve on i
ndividual plates, adding a good dollop of sour cream. Squeeze lime juice over e
ach portion. Cut the other lime into wedges and place a wedge onto each plate.
Serve with hot corn bread and various fresh fruits.

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


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