THREE-STEP CHILI

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This recipe comes from my grandmother, who-although of Irish descent-was considered one of the best Mexican-food cooks in western Oklahoma when I was growing up. Want to know her serving secret? Before you fill a serving bowl with the chili, rub the inside with a cut clove of garlic.-Christine Perry, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h20m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds ground beef
1 pound ground pork
4 cups water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon instant dried onion
4 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup white cornmeal
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Water

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or soup kettle, brown ground beef and pork; drain well. Add water, tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, adding more water if necessary. Stir in dried onion, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic, paprika and oregano. Simmer another 30 minutes. Combine cornmeal, flour and enough water to make a thin paste. Stir in chili. Simmer 10-15 minutes longer until slightly thickened. Thin with additional water if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

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