Authentic Texas Border Chili
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Serves/Makes: 10 | Ready In: 2-5 hrs
Ingredients:
3 medium tomatoes
1 large Bermuda onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
2 teaspoons paprika
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 pounds coarse ground beef shank
1 tablespoon butter or bacon drippings
4 scallions, in bunches, chopped
5 bell peppers
5 serrano chilies, fresh
1 pound chorizo sausage or other non-Italian sausage
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons salt
4 tablespoons ground hot red chili powder
4 tablespoons ground mild red chili powder
3 tablespoons cumin seeds
beer
water
Directions:
Puree the first four ingredients plus one clove of the garlic in a blender or food processor (using the steel blade). Scrape the mixture into a large heavy pot and add the beef.
Melt the butter, or bacon drippings in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the scallions, bell peppers, serrano chilies, sausage, and the remaining garlic, and cook until the onions are translucent and the sausage is browned.
Place the cumin seeds in a 300 degrees F oven for a few minutes until lightly browned. Remove seeds from the oven and crush them with a mallet.
Stir the vegetables into the beef and tomato mixture. Add the salt, ground chili, cumin, and enough water or beer to cover.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered for 4 to 6 hours. Taste and adjust seasonings.
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Recipe ID: 89159
Nutrition:
per serving: 491 calories, 32g fat, 13g carbohydrates, 38g protein.
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