*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Bandera Chili

Recipe By     : Hill Country Heritage by Sage
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2 1/2   pounds       Coarse ground chuck
   2       8 oz can     Tomato sauce
  12       oz           Water
   2       can          Pinto beans & juice
   2                    Large onions
  12       oz           Lone Star beer
   1       teaspoon     Red pepper
   1/2     cup          Chili powder
   1       teaspoon     Paprika
   1 1/2   teaspoon     Cumin
   2       teaspoon     Flour
   2       each         Garlic cloves, minced
  
  Saute onions and garlic in lite oil till brown.  Sear
  meat in large skillet.Add tomato sauce and water.
  Stir in all ingredients, except flour and beans.
  Cover skillet and simmer 1 hour.  Stir occassionally.
  Stir in flour into 1/4 cup warm water to make a thick,
  but flowable mixture. Add flour mixture to chili;
  simmer another 15 to 20 min.  Add bean and juice and
  cook another 15 min.  

  Best when allowed to refrigerate for 24 hour but who can wait?
  

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