Best Texas Chili

By phototex

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef boneless round steak, 1/2 inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 tablspoons cumin
• 1-2 teaspoon red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large bay leaf
• 3 large garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup shredded cheddar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 medium avocado, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Cook and stir half of the beef at a time in oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until light brown. Stir in remaining ingredients, except sour cream, cheddar cheese and avocado. Heat until boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Uncover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Uncover and simmer; stir occasionally until mixture thickens, about 1 1/2 hours longer. Remove bay leaf. Serve with sour cream, cheddar cheese and avocado.