Steve strattman's winning chili bowl of clone

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3poundsTender beef chuck
2tablespoonsOnion powder
2tablespoonsPaprika
teaspoonCayenne pepper
2Cubes beef bouillon
½cupCanned beef broth
3ouncesTomato sauce
1tablespoonJuice from cooked jalapeno see note
1quartWater
tablespoonChili powder
1tablespoonCumin
teaspoonGarlic powder
½teaspoonWhite pepper
teaspoonSalt

Directions

NOTE: To make jalapeno juice, chop pepper coarsely and boil in small amounts of water, reduce slightly, then strain out pepper and seeds.

Cut meat in cubes, brown in a large, heavy Dutch oven. add onion powder, paprika, cayenne, bouillon, broth, tomato sauce, jalapeno juice and water.

Cook over low heat for about 2 hours, adding more water as needed, until meat is tender.

Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and pepper, cook for 20-30 minutes more. Add salt just before serving.