Original Dallas Jail House Chili    No. 3523           Yields 4 Servings

    2 Cups      Beef Suet              1 1/2 tsp       Dried Sweet Red Chile
    4 Lb        Coarsely Ground Beef                   Pods, Ground
    3 Cloves    Garlic, Crushed            3 Cups      Water
1 1/2 Tbls      Paprika                    8 oz        Canned Beef Broth
    3 tsp       Gebhardts Chile Powder     4 oz        Canned Tomato Paste
    1 tsp       Cumin Seeds                  -         Masa Harina
    1 tsp       Salt
    1 tsp       White Pepper, Ground

Melt the suet in a large, heavy skillet or kettle.
Add the ground beef, chopped garlic and seasonings.
Cover.
Cook over very low heat, stirring occasionally, for 4 hours.
Add the water, broth and tomato paste.
Continue cooking until the stew thickens slightly (about 1 hour).
Add masa harina as needed to thicken the chili as desired.