REAL DEAL CHILI

Real Deal Chili image

Provided by Mary Butterfield

Categories Meat

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
1 onion, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped (1 1/2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 lbs ground chuck
3 cups water
2 tablespoons fine cornmeal or 2 tablespoons masa harina
1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar or 1 1/2 tablespoons other vinegar
chopped jalapeno
chopped onions or scallion
grated cheddar cheese
lime wedge, and
sour cream

Steps:

in a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until just beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add onion and garlic, and cook for 30 seconds. Add paprika, cumin, oregano, cayenne, salt, pepper, and ground beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, and breaking up the meat with the side of the spoon, until the beef is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Stir in water, cornmeal, and vinegar, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid thickens, about 20 minutes. It may be necessary to add a little water to thin the chili. Serve hot, garnished with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.9, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 155.1, Sodium 1004.9, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.7, Protein 46.4