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                           Joe Cooper's Chili

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dish                        Chili

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  3      pounds        Beef -- ground or cubed
    1/4  cup           Olive oil
  1      quart         Water
  2                    Bay leaves
  8                    Dry chilie pods  *OR*
  6      tablespoons   Chili powder
  3      teaspoons     Salt
 10                    Garlic cloves -- chopped
  1      teaspoon      Cumin
  1      teaspoon      Oregano
  1      teaspoon      Cayenne
    1/2  teaspoon      Ground black pepper -- fresh
  1      tablespoon    Sugar
  3      tablespoons   Paprika
    1/4  teaspoon      Cocoa (optional)
  3      tablespoons   Flour
  6      tablespoons   Cornmeal

In a six-quart pot, sear meat in hot olive oil, stirring constantly over high heat until grey, but not brown. Add water and mix well. Add bay leaves now, but remove and discard after 15 minutes of cooking. Simmer covered 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add remaining ingredients, except for flour and cornmeal.
Cocoa should be added now. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 30 minutes. Skim off any excess fat.
Adjust seasonings and add flour and cornmeal blended with a little cold water to make a paste. Cook, stirring constantly to prevent sticking, until chili is the desired comsistency.

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