Chili Pot Recipe

  
      Yield: 1 Servings
 
      2 T  vegetable oil
      3 lb beef chuck -- coarsely,Lean
      1    ground
    1/2 c  minced onion,Instant
    1/3 c  chili powder
      2 T  cumin,Ground
      1 T  paprika
      1 t  oregano leaves
      1 t  garlic powder
    3/4 t  salt
    1/8 t  thyme leaves,Dried
    1/8 t  rubbed sage
      2 c  chicken broth
    3/4 c  beer
      8 oz tomato sauce
  1 1/2 t  granulated sugar
    1/4 t  black pepper,Ground

In dutch oven or large pot or kettle, heat oil over medium heat. Add
a third of the meat.  Cook and stir until it loses pink color. Remove
with slotted spoon to platter and repeat with remaining meat. Return
meat and collected juices to pan along with the minced onion, chili
powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic, salt, thyme, sage, chicken
broth, beer and tomato sauce (i.e. everything except sugar & pepper).
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, partially covered for 1.5
hours, stirring occasionally. Just before serving, stir in the sugar
and black pepper.

Chili Primero
 
      Yield: 6 Servings

      1 lb smoked bacon,cut into
           -3/8-inch pie,ces
      4 lb round steak,cut into
           -1/4-inch cube,s
     56 oz tomatoes,Canned
     15 oz can tomato sauce
      6 oz can tomato paste
      7 oz can green chilies,Diced
      2 T  jalapeno peppers,Diced
           -(optional)
      4 oz can diced,pickled cactus,
           -drained,(optional)
      2 c  onions,Chopped
      2 c  green bell pepper,Chopped
      1 c  fresh parsley,Minced
      2 t  coriander,Ground
      3    cloves garlic,minced
      8 t  cumin,Ground
      1 t  cayenne pepper
    1/4 t  oregano,Dried
    1/4 t  paprika
      2 t  salt
      1 t  black pepper,Freshly Ground
      1 T  fresh lemon juice
      2 T  mild chili powder
    1/2 t  medium-hot chili powder
    1/2 c  masa harina (corn flour)
      1    garnish
      1    sour cream
      1    cheddar cheese,Shredded
      1    monterey jack,Shredded
           -cheese

In large skillet, brown bacon; drain and set aside, reserving grease.

In same skillet, brown round steak.  Put browned round steak and
bacon pieces in large stockpot.  Stir in tomatoes with liquid, tomato
sauce, tomato paste, green chilies, jalapenos and cactus. Heat to
simmering. In same skillet, saute onions in 1/2 reserved bacon grease
until transparent. Add to stockpot. Repeat with green peppers. Stir
in parsley, coriander, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano,
paprika, salt, pepper, lemon juice and chili powders.  Cook over low
heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.  Sprinkle
masa harina over soup and stir. Simmer covered for 4 hours.  Garnish
each serving with sour cream and shredded cheese.