Margo knudson's chili

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2xesOnions, med chopped
6xesGarlic cloves, approx.
2tablespoonsKidney suet or lard
2ouncesGebhardt's chili powder
½ounceRegular dark chili powder
3poundsBeef cubed or coarse ground
1cupBeef broth
3ouncesPork sausage bulk
1xGreen chili, med, minced
½teaspoonChili powder,hot new mexico
½ounceCumin
½teaspoonCoriander (optional)
6ouncesTomato sauce
½cupOregano tea *
½ounceSalt
¼teaspoonPepper, cayenne (if needed)
1xTabasco sauce, dash

Directions

* 1 T. Oregano steeped in hot Water 30 min.) Saute Onions and Garlic, Minced in suet about 3 minutes. Add Gebhardt's and regular Chili powder. Mix well. Brown Beef in another pan, a pound at a time, adding white Pepper while browning. Add meat to Onions and spices, using a little broth to keep from sticking. Saute sausage and Green Chili Pepper together 2 minutes. Add to the pot along with meat and Onions. Cook 15 minutes. Add New Mexico Chili powder, Cumin, Coriander, Tomato Sauce and remaining broth. Mix well and cook for 30 minutes. Add Oregano tea (strained). Cover and cook over low heat about 2 hours or until meat is tender, stirring occasionally. During the last 20 or 30 minutes add Salt, Pepper, Cayenne and Tabasco, if needed. LaVerne Harris, aka Nevada Annie, Winner 1978