*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           East Texas Red Chili

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Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Meats                            Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      tb            Oil
   2      lb            Chili meat
   2      lg            Onions -- finely chopped
   1      ts            Garlic powder
   1      tb            Leaf oregano
   4      tb            Paprika
     1/2  ts            Cumin
   1      ts            Salt
  28      oz            Can tomato sauce
  28      oz            Can whole tomatoes
   3      c             Water -- divided
   6                    Dried ancho chili peppers
   4 1/2  oz            Milk chocolate candy

Place oil in a 5 to 6 qt pan with meat and onions. Saute, stirring
frequently. Add garlic powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and
tomato sauce. Chop the whole tomatoes into large pieces, then add to
mixture. Heat 2 cups water to boiling and add ancho peppers. Stir
occasionally, until peppers are soft.

Drain and puree in blender. Add peppers to the meat mixture. Rinse
blender with the remaining cup of water and add to the meat mixture.
Add the chocolate candy bar and allow to simmer for approximately
1 hour.


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