Serendipity's Southern Chili

* Exported from MasterCook *

Serendipity's Southern Chili

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

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 tablespoons Butter
1 Onion,large -- coarsely chopped
4 pounds Beef,lean -- hamburger grind
8 tablespoons Red chile,hot -- ground
4 tablespoons Red chile,mild -- ground
3 tablespoons Cumin -- ground
3 Garlic cloves,medium -- crushed
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
cook 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, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly
browned.~ 3. Stir in the remainig ingredients. Bring to a boil, then lower the
heat and simmer, uncovered, for at least 4 hours but as many as 8 if possible.
Stir occasionally. Taste and adjust seasonings.~

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