Ingredients

• 3 Tomatoes, med
• 1 large Burmuda Onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp Oregano, dried, pref. Mexican
• 2 tsp Paprika
• 5 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
• 4 lb Beef shank, coarse grind
• 1 tbsp Lard, (or butter, or bacon drippings)
• 4 Scallions, in bunches, chopped
• 5 Bell peppers
• 5 Serrano chilies, fresh
• 1 lb Chorizo sausage, (or 1 lb Sausage, hot ,non-Italian )
• 4 cloves Garlic, medium, finely chopped
• 2 tsp Salt
• 4 tbsp Red chile, hot, ground
• 4 tbsp Red chile, mild, ground
• 3 tbsp Cumin seeds
• Beer
• Water

Instructions 1. Puree the first four ingredients plus one clove of the garlic in a blender or food processor (using the steel blade). Scrape the mixture into a large heavy pot and add the beef.

2. Melt the lard, butter, or bacon drippings in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the scallions, bell peppers, Serrano chilies, sausage, and the remaining garlic, and cook until the onions are translucent and the sausage is browned.

3. Place the cumin seeds in a 300′ oven for a few minutes until lightly browned. Remove seeds from the oven and crush them with a mallet. Stir the vegetables into the beef and tomato mixture. Add the salt ground chile, cumin, and enough water or beer to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered for 4 to 6 hours.

Taste and adjust seasonings.

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Ingredients

• 3 lbs. ground beef and/or stew beef cut into 1″ or less chunks
• 2 onions (or 1 spanish onion), sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans kidney beans
• 1 can pinto or romano beans
• 1 can black beans
• 1 can tomato paste
• 6-8 cups diced or crushed tomatoes (fresh or canned)
• 1/2 cup dry white (or cooking) wine
• 1 cupmushrooms, sliced
• 2 carrots, chopped fine
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 potato, peeled and diced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped hot peppers, chopped, to taste
• 4 Tablespoons chili powder
• 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 4 bay leaves
• Texas toast (optional)
• garlic bread (optional)
• nacho chips (optional)
• grated cheddar cheese (optional)

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