TEXAS CHILI CON CARNE

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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 dried red chilies
2 pounds stewing beef, cut into half-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon cumin
2 cloves garlic, peeled
2 teaspoons oregano
2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon sugar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Tear the chilies in strips and pour one cup boiling water over them. Let them soak for 30 minutes. Drain, reserving the liquid, and set aside.
Heat the oil in a heavy skillet and brown the beef cubes. Add the chili soaking liquid and bring to a boil. Add the bay leaves, turn down the heat and let simmer for an hour.
Meanwhile, puree the remaining ingredients, including the chilies, with a little water if needed, in an electric blender. Add the puree to the meat and let simmer for 30 minutes more. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 353, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 50 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 558 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram