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Authentic Texas Border Chili

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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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Garlic Top Sirloin Pot Roast

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Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 (3 pound) top sirloin roast
- 3 cloves garlic, slivered
- 3 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 2 carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1 large sweet onions, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1-1/2 cubes beef bouillon
- 1/2 bay leaf
- 1 large green bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces
Instructions
Rub salt, pepper and paprika into the meat. With a small knife,make slits in the roast. Press the garlic slivers into the roast.
2) Place the potatoes, carrots, and onions in a large slow cooker. Place meat on top of the vegetables. Pour in water and beef broth, and add bouillon cubes and bay leaf.
3) Place lid on slow cooker, and cook for 6 hours on High, or 8 hours on Low. During the last half hour of cooking, add the green peppers.
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Sloppy Joes For A Crowd

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Ingredients
- 5 lbs. ground beef
- 3-1/4 cups finely chopped onion
- 3-1/4 cups finely chopped celery and/or green pepper
- 2-1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2-1/2 Tablespoon prepared mustard
- 3 (10.5 oz) cans undiluted tomato soup
- 2-1/2 cups ketchup
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2-1/2 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1-1/2 cup water
- Few drops of Tabasco sauce
Instructions
1) Brown beef, onions and celery/pepper.
2) Add spices and stir in soup, cat-sup and water.
3) Simmer 1 hour or longer.
Number of Servings: 20 to 40
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Slow Cooker Three-Bean Meaty Veggie Chili

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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)
Instructions
1) Brown beef in olive oil with onions and garlic.
2) Transfer to slow cooker.
3) Add kidney beans, pinto/Romano beans, black beans, tomato paste, diced/crushed tomatoes, dry white/cooking wine, mushrooms, carrots, celery ribs, potato, red bell pepper, hot peppers, chili powder, cumin, sea salt, black pepper, oregano, and bay leaves.
4) Mix it all up, set the cooker to high, and cook for about 6 hours until the potatoes are done and the chili is nice and thick.
5) Serve with buttered Texas toast, garlic bread, or nacho chips, and top with grated cheddar cheese.
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West Indies Pepper Pot Soup
Ingredients
- 1/4 pound salt pork
- 1-1/2 pounds spareribs
- 1-1/2 pounds stew beef, diced
- 12 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1package (10-oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 bunch kale, chopped
- 4 potatoes, diced
- 1 tomato, chopped
Instructions
1) Preparation Time 25 mins.; Cooking Time 110 mins.
2) In a large stockpot over medium heat, combine salt pork and spareribs; brown ribs on all sides.Add beef and brown on all sides.
3) Pour in water and slowly bring to a boil, skimming the surface occasionally. Add thyme, salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour, occasionally skimming the surface.
4) Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil and sauté onion, garlic and green onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Add bell pepper and sauté for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
5) When meat has cooked for 1 hour, add onion mixture, spinach, kale, potato and tomato. Continue to cook slowly, covered, for about 30 minutes, or until vegetables and meat are cooked thoroughly.
6) Remove from heat and remove ribs from pot. Trim off meat, discarding the bones, and cut off any fat. Cube meat and return to pot . Cook a few minutes more to heat through and serve hot.
Number of Servings: 12
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Beef Stir-fry, Szechuan Style

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Ingredients
- 1 lb Beef flank steak
- 2 tbsp Reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 4 tsp Oriental dark roasted sesame oil, divided
- 1 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
- 2 Cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 tsp Red pepper pods, crushed
- 1 sm Red bell pepper, cut into 1-in pieces
- 1 pk Frozen baby corn, (8 oz’s.)
- 1/4 lb pea pods, julienne
Instructions
Cut beef steak lengthwise into two strips; slice across the grain into 1/8-inch thick strips. Combine soy sauce, 2 teaspoons oil, sugar and cornstarch; stir into strips. Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger and pepper pods; cook 30 seconds. Add bell pepper and corn; stir-fry 1 1/2 minutes. Add pea pods; stir-fry 30 seconds. Remove vegetables. Stir-fry beef strips 1/2 at a time) 2-3 minutes. Return vegetables and beef to skillet and heat through. Makes 4 servings.
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Beef ‘n Beer

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Ingredients:
- 4 lb Boneless chuck
- 2 ea Onions, lg, thinly sliced
- 12 ea mushrooms, cut into chunks
- 1 1/2 tb Catsup
- 1 x Salt & pepper
- 2 ea Green peppers, lg, sliced
- 1 1/2 cn Beer
- 1 tb Prepared mustard
Instructions:
Salt & pepper meat and brown lightly in heavy skillet. Add onions, pepper and mushrooms and brown lightly. Pour beer over all, stir in catsup and mustard. Cover tightly and simmer slowly for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
Barbecued Beef Roll

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Ingredients:
- 1 ea Full Cut Round Steak *
- 3/4 c Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 3/4 c Catchup
- 1/4 c Whole Kernel Corn
- 1/3 c Chili Sauce
- 1/4 c Chopped Green Pepper
- 1/4 c Brown Sugar
- 1/4 c Chopped Pitted Ripe Olives
- 1/4 c Wine Vinegar
- 1/2 c Unbleached All-purpose Flour
- 2 tb Steak Sauce
- 3 tb Cooking Oil
- 1/2 ts Cumin
- 1/4 c Water
- 1/2 ts Chili Powder
- 1/4 c Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 ts Meat Tenderizer
- 2 tb Sliced Pitted Ripe Olives
- 1/2 ts Salt
- 3 ea Tomato Roses
- 1/2 ts Pepper
- 1 x Green Pepper Slices
Instructions:
* Steak should be cut 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick and weigh approximately 2 to 2 1/2 lbs.
Combine catsup, chili sauce, brown sugar, wine vinegar, steak sauce, cumin and chili powder in small saucepan; cook slowly 20 minutes. Meanwhile, remove bone from round steak; sprinkle with tenderizer, salt and pepper and pound with mallet. Brush top of steak with 1/2 cup barbecue sauce. Sprinkle with 3/4 c shredded Cheddar cheese, corn, green pepper and 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives. Beginning with long side, roll steak tightly and tie with string. Dredge steak roll in flour, brown lightly in cooking oil in electric frying pan. Pour remaining barbecue sauce and water over steak. Cover tightly and cook slowly for 1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender. During last 5 minutes of cooking time, remove strings and sprinkle top of meat with 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese and 2 T sliced ripe olives. Place steak roll on warm serving platter. Garnish with tomato roses. Place green pepper slices around roses for leaf effect. Serve remaining barbecued sauce with beef roll. NOTE: Tomato Roses: Using 3 tomatoes, pare each with a very sharp knife, starting at the rounded top and continuing in a circular manner around the tomato to obtain a strip of peel approximately 10 inches long and 1 inch wide. (Pare off only the skin.) Wrap one end of one strip around tip of index finger. Continue wrapping, forming the petals of a rose. Gently lift tomato rose from finger tip to serving platter. Repeat for other roses.
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