Chili Recipes

4 jalapeno chiles stems and deveined, halved
4 T chili powder
1 T paprika
2 lb beef chuck
1 md onion, chopped
2 T kidney suet, chopped, substitute vegeta
8 oz tomato sauce
12 oz beer
2 c beef stock
3 t cumin, ground
2 t garlic powder
1 t pepper, black
1/4 c  masa harina (finely, ground maize flour)

Cut beef into 1-1/2″ cubes.  Brown the meat and onions in oil or fat. Add the tomato sauce, beer, beef stock, chiles, cumin, garlic, black pepper, and 2 tablespoons of the Chili Powder. Simmer the chili over a low head for 2 hours until the meat is tender.

To thicken, make a thin paste of the masa and water. Quickly stir this into the chili — if done too slowly it will lump.

Add the remaining Chili Powder and Paprika.  Simmer for an additional 15 minutes.  Remove the Jalapenos and serve.

Yield: 6 Servings