*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Championship Chili

Recipe By     : TJ Hill - Appetites Catered
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      tb            Corn oil
   2      c             Onion -- minced
     1/4  c             Garlic -- minced
   1      tb            Jalapeno chile -- seeded, minced
   3      lb            Boneless beef chuck -- chili ground
   1      ts            Cumin seed
   2      tb            Oregano
   3      c             Tomato concasse
   3      c             Water
   2      ts            Instant masa harina
   2      c             Cheddar cheese -- grated
   1      c             Scallions -- minced

Heat oil in a Dutch oven, over a medium flame. Add onions, heat and
stir for 2 minutes. Add garlic and minced chiles, heat and stir for
4-5 minutes. Add ground beef, cumin, and oregano. Heat and stir to
brown beef. Add chile powder, tomato concasse, and water. Bring to a
boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 2-1/2 to 3 hours, stirring often.
Combine instant masa and 2 tb water. Mix well. Add to chili mixture,
heat and stir until thickened slightly remove from heat. Garnish with
grated cheese and minced scallions. Serve hot.


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