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     Title: Frank X. Tolbert's Original Texas Chilli
Categories: Beef, Chilies, Stews
     Yield: 6 Servings

     4    Ancho chilies
     8 sm Dried red chilies
          +=OR=+
     4 tb Chilli powder (spice mix)
     4 tb Oil
     3 lb Lean beef chuck; bite-size
          - pieces
     1 c  (to 2) beef stock
   1/3 c  Fine chopped garlic
     1 lg Yellow onion; fine chopped
     2 tb Ground cumin
     1 tb Ground oregano
          Salt
   1/2 c  Hungarian sweet paprika
     2    Fresh cilantro sprigs

 If using chilies, trim the stems and remove seeds. Place
 in a small saucepan and add water to barely cover. Bring
 to a boil, remove from the heat, cover and let stand for
 15 minutes. Transfer the chilies and their soaking water
 to a blender or a food processor fitted with metal blade.
 Puree until smooth. Set aside.

 Brown half of the meat in a large skillet in the oil over
 high heat for 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the meat & juices
 to a heavy pot and add the pureed chilies or chilli spice.
 Place over low heat and bring to a simmer.

 Meanwhile, brown the remaining beef in the same manner,
 then transfer it and the juices to the pot. Add enough
 stock or to just cover the meat. Bring to a boil, reduce
 the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

 Add the garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, salt, paprika and
 cilantro and continue to simmer, uncovered, stirring
 occasionally, until the meat is very tender, another 30
 minutes. Add a little liquid if the mixture begins to
 stick or looks too dry. When the chilli is ready, using
 a large kitchen spoon, skim any fat from the surface.

 Ladle into bowls and serve.

 Note: There is an easy way to remove excess fat from
 this or any dish, but you have to make it ahead of time.
 Let the chilli cool, then refrigerate it for several
 hours or overnight. The excess fat will harden on the
 surface and be easy to remove. Then, reheat to serving
 temperature.

 FROM: www.texascooking.com

 Meal Master Format by Dave Drum - 19 April 1998

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