Housebroken Chili

Serves:

Ingredients:

1 1/2 tb Lard
1 Onion, coarsely chopped
1 Garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tb Orange rind, grated
2 lb Beef, coarse grind
3 tb Red chile, hot, ground
1 tb Red chile, mild, ground
1 tb Cumin
1 tb Salt
1/2 ts Black pepper, freshly ground
2 c Water
1 c Beef broth
3 tb Orange flavored liqueur
1 ts Hot pepper sauce, liquid

Method:

1.
Melt the lard or bacon drippings in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the onion, garlic, and orange rind and cook until the onion is translucent.
2.
Add the beef to the skillet.
Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.
3.
Stir in the ground chile, cumin, salt, pepper, water, and broth.
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 3 to 4 hours.
Stir occasionally and add water if necessary.
4.
Add the liqueur and hot pepper sauce.
Taste, adjust seasonings and cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes longer.