Chuck Wagon Chili

Chuck Wagon Chili

Ingredients:
3 lb. beef chuck roast, cut into small stew−size chunks (including fat)
6 T. chili powder
3 T. ground oregano
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 T. ground cumin
1 T. cayenne (less if you don’t like it really hot)
1 1/2 to 2 qt. water
1/3 C. Masa Harina or cornmeal

Directions:
Using some of the fat, render fat for browning rest of meat. Brown meat in a
cast−iron Dutch oven.
Add chili powder, oregano, garlic, cumin and cayenne. Stir to coat meat.
Add water and stir. Bring liquid to boil and simmer, covered, for 1 to 11/2 hours.
Make a thick paste of Masa Harina or cornmeal and add to chili. Stir to prevent
lumping.
Remove lid and simmer 30 to 45 minutes longer (more if you like) to thicken and
reduce stew to desired consistency.
Note: You may need to cut down on the seasonings to suit more tender,
non−Texas palates.
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