East Texas Red Chili Recipe

East Texas Red Chili
 
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 Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Meats                            Soups
                 Chili
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    2      tablespoons   Oil
    2      pounds        Chili meat
    2                    Large onions -- finely chopped
    1      teaspoon      Garlic powder
    1      tablespoon    Leaf oregano
    4      tablespoons   Paprika
      1/2  teaspoon      Cumin
    1      teaspoon      Salt
   28      ounces        Can of tomato sauce
   28      ounces        Can of whole tomatoes
    3      cups          Water -- divided
    6                    Dried ancho chili peppers -- s
    1                    (4.5 oz) milk chocolate cand
 
 Place oil in a 5 to 6 quart pan with meat and onions.
 Saute, stirring frequently. Add garlic powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt
and tomato sauce. Chop the whole tomatoes into large pieces, then add to
mixture. Heat 2 cups water to boiling and add ancho peppers. Stir occasionally,
until peppers are soft.
 Drain and puree in blender. Add peppers to the meat mixture. Rinse blender with
the remaining cup of water and add to the meat mixture. Add the chocolate candy
bar and allow to simmer for approximately 1 hour.
 
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