Midwest Chili
Serves:
Ingredients:
3
lb
Beef chuck,coarse grind
2
lb
Beef chuck,fine grind
2
Onions
5
Garlic cloves
1
T
Red chile,hot,ground
5
T
Red chile,mild,ground
3
T
Cumin
3
t
Salt
3
c
Water
30
oz
Tomato sauce
56
oz
Tomatoes,whole
32
oz
Pinto beans
Method:
1.
Add the meat, onions, and garlic to a heavy 5-quart pot or Dutch oven.
Break up any lumps with a fork and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.
~ 2.
Stir in the ground chile, cumin, and salt, thoroughly blending the mixture.
Add the water, tomato sauce, and tomatoes, mashing them with a fork.
~ 3.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 1 1/2 hours.
Stir occasionally.
~ 4.
Taste and adjust seasonings.
Stir in the beans and simmer, uncovered, 1/2 hour longer.
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