Recipe - Sam Huddlestons Chili

2 tablespoon Whole cumin
2 md Onion, minced
3 Garlic cloves
Vegetable oil
3 One half pound Lean beef, cut in 1/2"cubes
2 tablespoon Paprika
6 tablespoon Chili powder
Water
Salt to taste
Cracker meal *OR*
Browned flour for tightener

In a skillet, slightly toast the whole cumin. To wake up the flavors crush
them with a rolling pin. Powdered cumin may be substituted, but do not
toast. Saute onion and garlic in a little oil until transparent. In same
skillet, add a little more oil and sear meat until it has a greyish color.
Put cumin, onion, garlic and meat in a large vessel. Add paprika and chili
powder, stirring to mix all ingredients, as you add enough water to cover.
Simmer for about 1 One half hours, adding salt to taste after the chili has
cooked somewhat. Make a paste of the crackermeal or browned flour by mixing
with a little water. About 10 minutes before chili is ready, stir in this
tightener, and cook until chili is thick.

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