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                            True Texas Chili

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Meats                            Alcohol
               Chili

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  2      tablespoons   Vegetable oil
  2      pounds        Ground Beef
  2      medium        Onions -- chopped
  2                    Garlic cloves -- finely chop
 28      ounces        Tomatoes -- whole
 12      ounces        Beer
  5      tablespoons   Chili powder
  2                    Jalapeno chili -- seed & chop
  1      tablespoon    Cumin
  2      teaspoons     Paprika
  1      teaspoon      Sugar
                       Cayenne pepper (optional)
                       Cheddar cheese -- shredded
                       Red onion -- chopped
                       Avocado -- sliced

Heat oil in 6-quart saucepan. Add ground beef, onions and garlic and saute until meat is browned. Stir in next 7 ingredients and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, about 45-55 minutes. Taste and season with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper, if desired. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with cheese, onion and avocado, if desired. Makes about 8 cups.

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