Nevada cowboy chili

16 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupLard
3mediumsOnions; coarsely chopped
2Bell peppers
2Celery stalks; coarsely chop
1tablespoonJalapeno peppers; pickled
8poundsCoarse grind beef chuck
30ouncesStewed tomatoes
15ouncesTomato sauce
6ouncesTomato paste
8tablespoonsGround red hot chili
4tablespoonsGround red mild chili
2teaspoonsGround cumin
3Bay leaves
1tablespoonLiquid hot pepper sauce
Garlic salt to taste
Onion salt to taste
Salt to taste
Fresh ground black pepper
4ouncesBeer
Water

Directions

Heat the lard in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions, peppers, celery, and jalapenos. Cook, stirring, until the onions are translucent. Add the meat to the pot. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned. Stir in the remaining ingredients with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 3 hours. Stir often. Taste and adjust seasonings.