Longhorn Ancho Chili

[Bill Miller]

Longhorn Ancho Chili

Serves 6 as Main Dish.

Can be extended if served over rice or fritos.

• 3 c canned chopped tomatoes
  
• 2 chopped chili peppers
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• 1/4 tsp black, white, cayenne pepper
  
• 1 bay leaf
  
• 2 lb chili ground beef
  
• 1-1/2 lb chili ground pork
  
• 3 large garlic cloves minced
  
• 2 med onions, chopped
  
• 2 c beef stock
  
• 1 bottle bock beer
  
• 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
  
• 1 T paprika
  
• 1 T ground cumin
  
• 1/2 c ancho chili powder
  
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
  
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  
• salt & pepper to taste
  

Combine first 5 ingredients in a large stock pot, simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.

Cook meats in an iron skillet with onion and garlic until nearly dry. Add to tomato mixture in stock pot. Add all other ingredients. Simmer covered until chili is reduced to about 3/4 (3-4 hours) stirring occasionally. Add more liquid if desired-- thicken with masa (2 Tbs dissolved in 3 Tbs water)

Keywords: Main Dish, Easy, Beef, Dinner

( RG1462 )