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Shadows Chili Con Carne Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/3 lb salt pork or bacon .
  • for the beans .
  • 1 large onion, sliced fine or 1 leek, sliced fine .
  • 1 tbsp flour .
  • 1 tsp black pepper .
  • options .
  • 6 fresh garlic cloves, sliced fine .
  • 3 bay leaves .
  • 2 lbs beef or venison .
  • 1 tbsp cumin, use more to taste .
  • 2 c pinto beans or red kidney beans .
  • 1 quart tomatoes, canned or fresh tomatoes .
  • 1/4 tsp oregano .
  • 1 tbsp salt .
  • 3 small dried chilies or habanero peppers .
  • 1 tbsp oregano .
  • 6 tbsps chili powder .
  • 2 tbsps lard or bacon grease .
  • 4 tbsps beer or water .
  • 1 lb fresh pork or wild pig (javelina)

Directions
  • Step #1 Cut the meat into cubes about 1/2 inch square or use ground meat.
  • Step #2 Melt the suet or bacon grease In a large-ish pot or pan with a cover.
  • Step #3 Put the sliced onion & garlic in the pot & brown.
  • Step #4 Mix the chilli powder & flour with enough cold water to form a thin paste, then mix with the onion & garlic after they are browned.
  • Step #5 Stir until smooth.
  • Step #6 Add meats to pan along with 4 tbls water or beer.
  • Step #7 Now add the other herbs, spices & tomatoes.
  • Step #8 Cook slowly for 2 to 4 hrs; add liquid as needed to just keep from burning but add as little as possible.
  • Step #9 When cooked serve in a bowl over beans prepared as follows:.
  • Step #10 Pick over the beans** & discard any bad ones.
  • Step #11 Soak the beans in water over night or quick soak by covering the beans with water & bringing to a boil.
  • Step #12 Boil 1 min, cover & let sit for 1 hr.
  • Step #13 Drain off the water & cover with fresh water.
  • Step #14 Add 1 tsps of baking soda.
  • Step #15 Add salt pork or bacon & oregano.
  • Step #16 Boil over med-heat/flame for 3 to 4 hrs or until tender.
  • Step #17 Add water as water boils away.
  • Step #18 Drain & serve the chilli over the beans.
  • Step #19 **I prefer pinto beans in this recipe.
  • Enjoy the Shadows Chili Con Carne recipe

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