CARROLL SHELBY'S CHILI CON CARNE

Carroll Shelby's Chili Con Carne image

Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Time 3h45m

Yield Four to six servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound round steak
1 pound chuck steak
1/2 cup peanut, vegetable or corn oil or an equal amount of fat rendered from fresh suet
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1/4 cup chili powder
1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt, if desired
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 cup tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups beer (one 12-ounce can)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 pound goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

Steps:

Cut the meat into quarter-inch cubes.
Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the meat, stirring often, until browned.
Transfer the meat to a kettle and add the onions and garlic. Cook briefly and add the chili powder, oregano, paprika, salt, cumin, tomato sauce and beer. Bring to the boil.
Cover closely and cook over very low heat one hour. Add the cayenne pepper and cook two hours longer. As the chili cooks, skim the fat from the surface.
Add the goat cheese and cumin seeds and Simmer, stirring, 30 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 583, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 47 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 819 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram