In a large pot, add paprika, oregano, MSG, chili powder, cumin, beef bouillon, beer and 2 cups water.  Let simmer.

In a separate skillet, brown meat in 1 lb. or 1 1/2 lb. batches with Wesson oil or suet.  Drain and add to simmering spices. Continue until all meat is done.

Saute chopped onion and garlic in 1 T. oil or suet.  Add to spices and meat mixture.  Add water as needed.  Simmer 2 hours.  Add mole, sugar, coriander seed, hot sauce and tomato sauce.  Simmer 45 min.

Dissolve masa harina flour in warm water to form a paste.  Add to chili. Add salt to taste.  Simmer for 30 minutes.  Add additional Louisiana Hot Sauce for hotter taste.

Yield: 4 Servings

Makes 1 pot.

Heat non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add butcher’s blend meat (1/3 beef, 1/3 pork, 1/3 veal). Cook about 5 minutes or until meat has lost its raw look. Stir in homemade chili mix; cook and stir one minute. Stir in beans, corn, tomatoes, and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring ocassionally until mixture is thickened and flavors are blended. Remove from heat.

Yield: 4 Servings

Cut or grind meat into small pieces coarser than regular  ground meat. Pound with meat mallet. Combine with onion and garlic and add to heavy, large pot or Dutch oven with lard or bacon drippings. Cook over medium-high heat until meat is browned and onions is tender, about 6 minutes. Stir occasionally to keep meat evenly browned. Add bell pepper, tomato sauce and beer. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Add remaining ingredients except packet of masa flour in Chili Preparation package. Simmer 1 hour more, stirring occasionally. If more liquid is needed, add beer as desired. Mix masa flour with a little beer to make a thin paste. Stir masa mixture into chili. Simmer another 30 minutes. Check for taste and add cayenne pepper packet from Chili Preparation.

Yield: 4 Servings

Combine chili powder, cumin,  ground chili and salt in a small dish; set aside.

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven.  Add sausage and chicken; cook until chicken is no longer pink; remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add onion, garlic and half of reserved seasoning mixture. Cook over medium heat until onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add tomatillos, peppers, jalapeno, tomatoes and their liquid, 1 cup of broth and tomato paste; heat to a boil. Reduce heat and add chicken, sausage and beans. Cook gently, partially covered, for 30 minutes. Add remaining spice mixture; cook 5 more minutes, adding additional broth as needed.

Yield: 12 Servings

Soak beans in water to cover overnight. Drain, cover with cold water and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour. Add tomatoes and simmer 5 min longer. Saute green peppers in oil until tender, add onions and cook until tender.  Stir frequently. Add garlic and parsley. In another skillet, melt butter and add chuck and pork. Brown 15 min until crumbly.. Add to onion mixture and stir in chili powder. Cook 10 min and add mixture to beans. Season with salt, pepper, cumin seeds and MSG. Simmer, covered 1 hour, then remove cover and simmer 30 minutes longer. Skim fat from top.

Yield: 10 Servings