Recipe - Red Chili Con Carne

2 Batches "Blended Red Chile
Pods" (see recipe for
"Carne Adovado")
3 tablespoon Cooking oil or shortening
2 pound Stew beef; cut in 1/2" cubes
4 tablespoon Flour
2 cn (8oz) tomato sauce;
optional

SERVES 8 WITHOUT THE BEANS

This recipe comes from the Southwest Indians around Santa Fe, where this
kind of chili has been popular for many generations. The title of the dish
simply refers to chili cooked with meat. There are no beans about it. THE
CHILI

Prepare a double batch of Blended Red Chile Pods (see recipe) THE MEAT

Heat a Dutch oven or heavy kettle and add the oil or shortening. Brown
the meat well. Stir in the flour, being careful to coat the meat well. Add
1One half cups water, stirring carefully until the mixture thickens. Add the
Blended Red Chile Pods and the optional tomato sauce. Cover and simmer for
1 hour or until the meat is very tender.

That is the basic dish. It can be served with beans or just as it is. You
might try serving this over corn bread for a very delicious meal. If you
wish to cook beans in the meat sauce, first soak the beans overnight. Then
simmer them until tender. Drain and add to the chili con carne and cook for
about 1 hour before serving.

From The Frugal Gourmet Cooks American. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe
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