Chili #20

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3poundsLean, diced beef
1quartWater
3teaspoonsSalt
5Cloves garlic, fine chop
1teaspoonMarjoram
1tablespoonSugar
¼cupLiquid shortening
8Chili pods OR>>>>>
6tablespoonsChili powder
1teaspoonGround cumin
1teaspoonRed pepper
3tablespoonsPaprika
6tablespoonsCorn meal
3tablespoonsFlour
1cupWater

Directions

THICKENING

Heat oil in large pot, add meat and sear over high heat. Stir constantly until meat is gray, but not brown. Add water and cover, cook over low fire for 1½ hrs. Add remaining ingreds., except thickening, and cok at a bubbling simmer 30 min. Mix thickening ingreds. together, add to chili mixture, cook about 5 min., stirring to prevent sticking. More water may be added for desired sonsistency.

If meat is very fat, skim off before adding thickening. For milder flavor, cut chili powder and red pepper in half, but add 2 more tbs.

paprika for color.