Pedernales River Chili Recipe

pedernales River Chili

this Is The Chili That Was Always Cooked At The Lbj Ranch In Texas. It Was A Favorite Of Lyndon B. Johnson. He Ate This With Saltine Crackers And A Glass Of Ice Cold Milk.

4 Pounds Coarsely-ground Beef
1 Large Onion, Chopped
2 Cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped
1 Teaspoon Mexican Oregano
1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin Seeds
6 Teaspoons Red Chili Powder
2 (16 Ounce) Cans Tomatoes
salt, To Taste
2 Cups Hot Water

put The Meat, Onion And Garlic In A Large Pot And Sear Until Light Brown. Add The Remaining Ingredients. Bring To A Boil, Lower The Heat, And Simmer, Covered, For 1 Hour. Let Cool, Then Refrigerate. Skim The Congealed Fat From The Top. Reheat The Chili To Serve.

serves 12.





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