CHILI CON CARNE

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This recipe comes from my cookbook, "Savor the Southwest". This is a classic chili con carne recipe from Texas. Texas purists do not put beans or tomatoes in their chili. I hope you enjoy this hearty recipe!

Provided by Kathy D @LifeIsGoodkd

Categories     Chili

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon(s) vegetable, or more as needed
2 pound(s) beef chuck, round or top sirloin, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup(s) diced white onions
1 tablespoon(s) finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon(s) ancho chile powder or chile powder
1 tablespoon(s) new mexico chile powder
1 tablespoon(s) cumin seed, toasted and ground, or 2 t. ground cumin
1 teaspoon(s) dried mexican oregano
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper
12 ounce(s) bottle of beer
2 cup(s) water
1 tablespoon(s) freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoon(s) masa harina
1/2 cup(s) sour cream, for garnish (optional)
4-6 - lime wedges, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat 1 T. of the vegetable oil over med-high heat. Brown the beef cubes, in batches, adding more oil if necessary. Remove the beef from the pot.
  • Add the onions and cook until caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, 1-2 minutes more.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the chile powders, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper; stir in enough of the beer to make a paste, about 1/4 cup. Add the chile paste to the onion mixture and cook, stirring, about 1-2 minutes, being careful not to scorch the chile paste. Add the remaining beer and stir well, scraping up any browned bits. Add the water and browned beef cubes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the meat is tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Stir in the lime juice and masa harina. Cook until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Ladle into bowls and serve immediately. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and lime wedges, if desired.

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