*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Joe Cooper's Chili

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      lb            Beef -- ground or cubed
     1/4  c             Olive oil
   1      qt            Water
   2                    Bay leaves
   8                    Dry chile pods -OR-
   6      tb            Chili powder
   3      ts            Salt
  10      cl            Garlic -- chopped
   1      ts            Cumin
   1      ts            Oregano
   1      ts            Cayenne
     1/2  ts            Black pepper -- fresh ground
   1      tb            Sugar
   3      tb            Paprika
     1/4  ts            Cocoa (optional)
   3      tb            Flour
   6      tb            Corn meal

In a 6 qt pot, sear meat in hot olive oil, stirring constantly over
high heat until grey, but not brown. Add water and mix well. Add bay
leaves now, but remove and discard after 15 minutes of cooking.
Simmer covered 1-1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add remaining
ingredients, except for flour and corn meal.

Cocoa should be added now. Simmer, stirring frequently, for
30 minutes. Skim off any excess fat.

Adjust seasonings and add flour and cornmeal blended with a little
cold water to make a paste. Cook, stirring constantly to prevent
sticking, until chili is the desired comsistency.


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