Sam Huddleston's Chili

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Sam Huddleston's Chili

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

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons whole cumin
2 medium onion -- diced
3 garlic cloves -- minced
vegetable oil -- as needed
3 1/2 pounds lean beef -- cut in 1/2"cubes
2 tablespoons paprika
6 tablespoons chili powder
water -- as needed
salt -- to taste
cracker meal -- OR
browned flour for thickening

In a skillet, slightly toast the whole cumin. To wake up the flavors crush them
with a rolling pin. Powdered cumin may be substituted, but do not toast. Saute
onion and garlic in a little oil until transparent. In same skillet, add a lit
tle more oil and sear meat until it has a greyish color. Put cumin, onion, garl
ic and meat in a large vessel. Add paprika and chili powder, stirring to mix al
l ingredients, as you add enough water to cover. Simmer for about 1 1/2 hours,
adding salt to taste after the chili has cooked somewhat. Make a paste of the c
rackermeal or browned flour by mixing with a little water. About 10 minutes bef
ore chili is ready, stir in this tightener, and cook until chili is thick.

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


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