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Traditional Chili
2 1/2 pounds ground chuck --2 large onions, chopped--4 jalapeno peppers,
chopped--6 tablespoons chili powder --1 teaspoon red pepper-- 2 teaspoons
garlic --2 teaspoons paprika -- 2 teaspoons salt -- Unsweetened cocoa --
3 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce -- 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce-- 4 beef
bouillon cubes-- 4 cups water-- 2 -15=ounce cans tomatoes, chopped
--3 cans Mexican chili beans --
In a large gumbo pot, brown meat, onions and peppers. Drain and
discard fat. Add chili powder, red pepper, garlic powder, paprika, salt,
cocoa, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, bouillon cubes, water and tomatoes.
Bring to a boil and lower heat to simmer for 2 1/2 hours uncovered, stirring
occasionally. Add beans and simmer about 30 minutes. Make a flour
-water paste and add to chili a little at a time until mixture thickens.
A wooden spoon should stand straight up in pot when chili is thick enough.
May be served with grated cheddar on top. Serve |