| texas Chili 3 Pounds Round Steak, Cut Into 3/4-inch Cubes
1 Pound Ground Chuck
1 Pound Pinto Beans
2 Quarts Tomatoes
1 Pound Yellow Onions
3 Sweet Bell Peppers
5 Dried Chile Peppers
1/2 Cup Chili Powder
salt
red Pepper
1/4 Cup Crisco
2 Tablespoons Crisco
1/2 Gallon Water
1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar soak Pinto Beans In 1/2 Gallon Water Overnight In Refrigerator. in A 10- To 12-inch Skillet, Brown Round Steak In The 1/4 Cup Crisco, Stirring Frequently. in Another Skillet, Brown Ground Chuck On Low Heat, Stirring Frequently For 10 Minutes. cut Up Onions And Bell Peppers In 1/2-inch Pieces. Add To Ground Chuck With 2 Tablespoons Crisco And Sauté For Approximately 15 Minutes, Stirring Frequently. mince Chile Peppers Very Fine. in A Large 8-quart Or Larger Kettle, Combine Pinto Beans, Browned Round Steak, Sautéed Ground Chuck, Onions, Peppers, 2 Quarts Tomatoes, Minced Chile Peppers And The 1/2 Cup Chili Powder; Cook Covered On Simmer For 2 Hours. add Salt And Red Pepper To Taste. Add Sugar And Simmer For 4 Hours. Add Additional Water Sparingly, If Necessary. taste And Add More Chili Powder, Salt, Red Pepper And Sugar As Desired. Simmer 1 Hour (total Cooking Time Is 7 Hours). serving Suggestion: Serve With Texas Toast Or Oyster Crackers And Ice Cold Milk Or Iced Tea. |
