Oakwood feed store chili

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsBacon, chopped
3poundsLean beef chuck roast, cubed
poundsRegular hamburger, preferably chuck
2poundsPork roast,coarsley ground (Boston butt)
4tablespoonsPrepared garlic in oil
3largesOnions
4ouncesCanned chopped chilies (El Paso brand)
6Fresh Jalapeno chilies, chopped
5tablespoonsFreshly ground DRY Mexican chilies, Anaheim if possible
2tablespoonsFreshly ground DRY Ancho chilies
2tablespoonsGood quality chili pepper
tablespoonHungarian paprika
4tablespoonsFresh ground cumin seed
1tablespoonFresh ground black pepper
2tablespoonsMSG or Accent (optional)
1tablespoonTabasco sauce
2tablespoonsWorchestershire sauce
1pintBeef stock
1pintCanned tomatoes

Directions

Fry bacon in a heavy pot till crisp and the fat is rendered. Remove and reserve bacon. Pour off most of the bacon fat into a heavy cast iron skillet, leaving s small amount in the pot. Brown the meat and garlic in the skillet.

Saute onions in the fat remaining in the pot until soft. Add the meat, bacon, ground chilies, dried spices, the sauces, green chilies, Jalapenos, stock and tomatoes. Simmer for two hours.

Allow the chili to sit in the refrigerator for 24 hours to give the spices a chance to intensify.

For garnishes, serve fresh chopped Jalapenos, chopped raw onions, shredded Monterey or sharp Cheddar cheese, and saltines.

Serves 8 generously.

Submitted By MICHAEL ORCHEKOWSKI On 10-31-94