Hot texas chili

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsBeef, ground
½poundsSausage, pork bulk
2mediumsOnions; chopped
8ouncesTomato sauce
1mediumGreen pepper; chopped
1Jalapeno pepper; seeded and chopped
1Garlic clove; minced
2tablespoonsChili powder
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonOregano, whole; dried
1cupBeer
¼cupCorn masa, instant; divided
¼teaspoonRed pepper
Onion; chopped, optional
Sour cream; optional

Directions

Combine ground beef, sausage, and 2 chopped onions in a large Dutch oven; cook over medium heat, stirring to crumble meat, until meat is browned and onion is tender. Add tomato sauce and 1 cup water; simmer 15 minutes. Add green pepper, jalapeno pepper, garlic, chili powder, salt, oregano, and beer; bring to a boil. Gradually stir a small amount of hot mixture into 2 tablespoons masa; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Gradually add ½ cup water to remaining masa, stirring until smooth.

Add to chili mixture, and stir well. Add an additional 1 cup water and red pepper; simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with additional chopped onion and sour cream, if desired.

SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, sometime in 1981. Typos by Nancy Coleman. Submitted By NANCY COLEMAN On 01-20-95