Serendipity's Southern Chili

* Exported from MasterCook *

Serendipity's Southern Chili

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Posted

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 tablespoons butter
1 large onion -- coarsely chopped
4 pounds hamburger
8 tablespoons red chile -- hot, ground
4 tablespoons red chile -- mild, ground
3 tablespoons cumin -- ground
3 medium garlic cloves -- minced
1 tablespoon black pepper -- freshly ground
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 can tomatoes -- whole(12oz ea)
4 cans kidney beans -- w/h2o(16oz ea)

1. Melt the butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onion and coo
k until it is translucent.

2. Combine the meat with the ground chile, cumin, garlic, and pepper. Add this
meat-and-spice mixture to the pot. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, sti
rring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.

3. Stir in the remainig ingredients. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and s
immer, uncovered, for at least 4 hours but as many as 8 if possible. Stir occas
ionally. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Busted by Christopher E. Eaves <cea260@airmail.net>


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