Texas Chili

By akselden

Ingredients

• 1 qt water
• 5 lb lean beef
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 2 1/2 tbs salt
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 5 tbs flour
• 5 minced cloves of garlic
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp cumin

Preparation

Step 1

Combine 1 qt water, 5 lb lean beef (cubed or coarsely ground) 3 tbs sugar and 2 1/2 tbs salt, bring to a boil, skim and reduce heat immediately to a simmer. Do not let boil again.

Heat 3/4 cup olive oil in skillet, add 5 tbs flour, stir and cook for 2 min. without browning. Add 5 minced cloves of garlic. 6-8 tsp pepper. 1 tsp oregano and 1 tsp cumin to oil, cook briefly and add entire mixture to meat. Simmer the meat for about 1 1/2 hours until tender. Can be served with cooked beans or rice. Chopped onion may be added if desired.