Title: Nevada Cowboy Chili
Categories: Beef
Yield: 16 Servings
1/2 | c | Lard |
3 | md | Onions; coarsely chopped |
2 | | Bell peppers |
2 | | Celery stalks; coarsely chop |
1 | tb | Jalapeno peppers; pickled |
8 | lb | Coarse grind beef chuck |
30 | oz | Stewed tomatoes |
15 | oz | Tomato sauce |
6 | oz | Tomato paste |
8 | tb | Ground Red hot chili |
4 | tb | Ground Red mild chili |
2 | ts | Ground Cumin |
3 | | Bay leaves |
1 | tb | Liquid hot pepper sauce |
| | Garlic salt to taste |
| | Onion salt to taste |
| | Salt to taste |
| | Fresh ground black pepper |
4 | oz | Beer |
| | Water |
Heat the lard in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions,
peppers, celery, and jalapenos. Cook, stirring, until the onions are
translucent. Add the meat to the pot. Break up any lumps with a fork and
cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned. Stir in the
remaining ingredients with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then
lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 3 hours. Stir often. Taste and
adjust seasonings.