Walter mcilhenny's chili

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupVegetable oil
3poundsLean beef chuck; well trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes
1cupChopped onion
3Cloves garlic; minced
3tablespoonsChili powder
2teaspoonsGround cumin
2teaspoonsSalt
2teaspoonsTABASCO pepper sauce
3cupsWater
1canChopped green chilies; drained (4 ounces)
Hot Cooked Rice

Directions

In 5-quart Dutch oven or saucepot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef, ⅓ at a time; cook until browned on all sides. Remove; set aside.

Add onion and garlic; stirring frequently, cook 5 minutes or until tender.

Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt and Tabasco pepper sauce; cook 1 minute.

Add water and chilies; bring to a boil. Return beef to Dutch oven. Reduce heat and simmer 1½ hours or until beef is tender. Serve over rice with chopped onion, shredded cheese and sour cream, if desired.

Busted by Karen Sonnessa <ksonness@...> Recipe by: Tabasco www.tabasco.com Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by "Karen Sonnessa" <ksonness@...> on Apr 16, 1998