Recipe of Authentic Texas Border Chili - Food Recipes

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Authentic Texas Border Chili

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Serving Size : 12
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chili

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

3 Tomatoes -- med 1 Onion,Burmuda,lg -- fine chop 1/4 teaspoon Oregano,dried -- pref. Mexican 2 teaspoons Paprika 5 Garlic cloves,lg -- fine chop 4 pounds Beef shank -- coarse grind 1 tablespoon Lard,butter -- or bacon dripins 4 Scallions,in bunches -- chopped 5 Bell pepper(s) 5 Serrano chiles -- fresh 1 pound Chorizo sausage or 1 pound Sausage,hot -- non-Italian 4 Garlic cloves,med -- fine chop 2 teaspoons Salt 4 tablespoons Red chile,hot -- ground 4 tablespoons Red chile,mild -- ground 3 tablespoons Cumin seeds Beer Water 1. 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.~ 2. Melt the lard, butter, or bacon drippings in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the scallions, bell peppers, serrano chiles, sausage, and the remaining garlic, and cook until the onions are translucent and the sausage is browned.~ 3. Place the cumin seeds in a 300' 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 chile, 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.~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -