Puppy's breath chili - 2

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3Dried California chiles*
1Dried New Mexico chile*
2teaspoonsVegetable oil
3poundsBeef sirloin tips cut into 1\" cubes or coarsely ground
¾cupChopped onions
2teaspoonsMinced garlic
5tablespoonsTo 6 TB California chili powder*
3tablespoonsGephardt or other chili powder*
1tablespoonNew Mexico mild chili powder*
3tablespoonsCumin
1can(8 oz.) tomato sauce
2cans(14-1/2 oz.) beef broth
1can(14-1/2 oz) chicken broth
1teaspoonPacked brown sugar
1teaspoonHot pepper sauce
Juice of 1 lime
Sour cream, cilantro, and lime wedges

Directions

DOROTHY CROSS TMPJ72B

1. Combine chiles with boiling water to cover in medium bowl; let stand 30 minutes. Drain, reserving ½ cup liquid. Discard stems and seeds. Puree chiles in blender with reserved liquid. 2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large Dutch oven. Add beef in batches; brown, stirring occasionally, over medium-high heat 30 minutes. Transfer to bowl. 3.

Add onions to Dutch oven and cook 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, chili powders and cumin; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in tomato sauce and chile puree, then the broths. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, 1 hour for ground beef, 2 hours if cubed, until very tender. Stir in brown sugar, pepper sauce and lime juice. Serve with sour cream, cilantro and lime. Makes 7 cups. *Dried chiles and chili powder are available in some supermarkets and by mail from Mo Hotta-Mo Betta, 800- 462-3220.

Source:Ladies' Home Journal Magazine - Sept., 1994 DOTTIE, in Irvine, CA 8-24-94 Don't let the cuddly name fool you--this chili packs a powerful flavor from dried chilies and chili powder.