Sand springs chili - southern style

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsCoarse ground beef
½poundsFlank steak 1/4\" cubs
½poundsReg. ground beef
15ouncesTomato sauce
12ouncesBeer
12ouncesTomato paste
1tablespoonYellow cornmeal
1tablespoonRed wine vinegar
¼cupInstant minced onion
¼cupChili powder
1teaspoonCrushed red pepper
1teaspoonGround cumin
¼teaspoonBasil leaves
¼teaspoonCaraway seeds
¼teaspoonCoriander
¼teaspoonMarjoram
¼teaspoonGround red pepper
teaspoonGinger
teaspoonTarragon
teaspoonDill seed
teaspoonPaprika
teaspoonGround tumeric
teaspoonGround caramon
1dashCurry
1dashDill weed
1dashRosemary
1dashSaffron
1dashThyme
1Bay leaf, crushed
1Cinnamon stick
teaspoonMinced garlic
teaspoonSalt
1tablespoonOrgeano leaves
2tablespoonsSalad oil

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat oil until hot. Add beef cubes; brown on all sides, remove and set aside. Add ground beef, both grinds, brown , stirring to crumble. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, one cup of water, vinegar and all the other dry ingredients listed. (Mix the cornmeal, onions, all the spices in a bowl then add them after the meat has been cooked). Also add the browned beef cubes, stir well, then add the beer and stir some more until all the ingredients are mixed well. Simmer, covered, strring occasionally, for at least 2 hours. This can be prepared early in the day and kept on low heat to let spices blend togather. Add more water if needed. Remove cinnamon stick before serving.