Texas Chili con Carne

Name: Texas Chili con Carne
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: southwestern
Ingredients: 6 dried red chilies; 2 pounds stewing beef, cut into half-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon cumin; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 2 teaspoons oregano; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 teaspoon sugar; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

By Moira Hodgson

Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Rating: 4(25)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

6dried red chilies
2pounds stewing beef, cut into half-inch cubes
1tablespoon olive oil
2bay leaves
1tablespoon cumin
2cloves garlic, peeled
2teaspoons oregano
2tablespoons paprika
1teaspoon sugar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

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Preparation

Step 1
Tear the chilies in strips and pour one cup boiling water over them. Let them soak for 30 minutes. Drain, reserving the liquid, and set aside.
Step 2
Heat the oil in a heavy skillet and brown the beef cubes. Add the chili soaking liquid and bring to a boil. Add the bay leaves, turn down the heat and let simmer for an hour.
Step 3
Meanwhile, puree the remaining ingredients, including the chilies, with a little water if needed, in an electric blender. Add the puree to the meat and let simmer for 30 minutes more. Remove bay leaves before serving.

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