Bowl o' Red

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Bowl o' Red

Recipe By : Melissa Scott-sister
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Mexican

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons lard, bacon drippins, or butter
1 large onion -- coarsely chopped
3 lbs lean beef -- cut in 1/2 cubes
3 medium-size garlic cloves -- finely chopped
1/4 cup hot chile -- ground
1/4 cup mild chile -- ground
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt or to taste

Heat lard in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until
softened. Remove from heat. Add meat, garlic, ground chiles and cumin
to pot. Break up any lumps. Stir in the water and salt. Return to
heat. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 2 1/2 to
3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meat is very tender and the
flavors are well blended. Add more water if necessary. Taste and
adjust seasonings. Have ice water on hand. Some folks add cooked red
beans to this wonderful mixture, I do not! but you be the judge.

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