*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       Authentic Texas Border Chili

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      md            Tomatoes
   1      lg            Bermuda onion -- finely chopped
     1/4  ts            Mexican oregano
   2      ts            Paprika
   5      cl            Garlic -- finely chopped
   4      lb            Beef shank -- coarse grind
   1      tb            Lard, butter, or
                        - bacon drippings
   4                    Scallions -- chopped
   5                    Bell peppers
   5                    Fresh serrano chiles
   1      lb            Chorizo or hot sausage --
                        - not Italian
   4      cl            Garlic -- finely chopped
   2      ts            Salt
   4      tb            Ground hot red chile
   4      tb            Ground mild red chile
   3      tb            Cumin seeds
                        Beer
                        Water

Puree the first four ingredients plus one clove of the garlic in a
blender or food processor using the steel blade. Scrape the mixture
into a large heavy pot and add the beef.

Melt the lard, butter, or bacon drippings in a heavy skillet over
medium heat. Add the scallions, bell peppers, serrano chiles,
sausage, and the remaining garlic, and cook until the onions are
translucent and the sausage is browned.

Place the cumin seeds in a 300°F oven for a few minutes until lightly
browned. Remove seeds from the oven and crush them with a mallet.
Stir the vegetables into the beef and tomato mixture. Add the salt
ground chile, cumin, and enough water or beer to cover. Bring to a
boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered
for 4 to 6 hours. Taste and adjust seasonings.


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