Chuck Wagon Chili

ItalianBeefAdvanced120 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 3 each lb. beef chuck roast, cut into small stew-size chunks (including fat)
  • 6 each T. chili powder
  • 3 each T. ground oregano
  • 6 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 each T. ground cumin
  • 1 each T. cayenne (less if you don’t like it really hot)
  • 0 each to 2 qt. water
  • 1/3 each C. Masa Harina or cornmeal

Instructions

  1. 1

    Using some of the fat, render fat for browning rest of meat.

  2. 2

    Brown meat in a cast-iron Dutch oven.

  3. 3

    Add chili powder, oregano, garlic, cumin and cayenne.

  4. 4

    Stir to coat meat.

  5. 5

    Add water and stir.

  6. 6

    Bring liquid to boil and simmer, covered, for 1 to 11/2 hours.

  7. 7

    Make a thick paste of Masa Harina or cornmeal and add to chili.

  8. 8

    Stir to prevent lumping.

  9. 9

    Remove lid and simmer 30 to 45 minutes longer (more if you like) to thicken and reduce stew to desired consistency.

  10. 10

    Note: You may need to cut down on the seasonings to suit more tender, non-Texas palates.

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