King cobra chili

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupVegetable oil
1poundsCoarse grind beef round
1poundsCoarse grind beef chuck
8ouncesTomato sauce
12ouncesBeer
¼cupGround Red hot chili
2Garlic cloves; finely chop
1smallOnion; finely chopped
teaspoonOregano
½teaspoonPaprika
teaspoonGround Cumin
teaspoonSalt
Cayenne pepper
¾poundsMonterey Jack cheese; grated

Directions

Melt the suet or heat the oil in a heavy 3-quart (or larger) pot over medium-high heat. Remove the unrendered suet and add the meat to the pot. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned. Add the tomato sauce, beer, ground chile, garlic, onion, oregano, paprika, 1 teaspoon of the cumin, and the salt. Stir to blend. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour. Stir occasionally.

Taste and adjust seasonings, ading the cayenne pepper.

Simmer, uncovered, 1 hour longer. Stir in the cheese and the remaining ½ teaspoon of the cumin. Simmer ½ hour longer, stirring often to keep the cheese from burning.