Pedernales River Chili

Pedernales River Chili

8 Preparation Time :

Categories : Chili

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

3 tablespoons Lard

4 pounds Beef -- coarse grind

1 Onion

2 Garlic cloves

3 teaspoons Salt

1 teaspoon Oregano,dried -- pref. Mexican

1 teaspoon Cumin

2 cups Water

32 ounces Tomatoes -- whole

4 tablespoons Red chile,hot -- ground

2 tablespoons Red chile,mild -- ground

1. Melt the lard or bacon drippings in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add

the meat to the pan. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring

2. Add the onions and garlic

3. Stir in the salt, oregano,

4. Gradually stir in the ground chile, testing

until you achieve the degree of hotness and flavor the suits your palate. Bring

to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.

Stir occasionally.

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