*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Sam Huddleston's Chili

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dish                        Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      tablespoons   Whole cumin
   2      medium        Onion -- diced
   3                    Garlic cloves
                        Vegetable oil
   3 1/2  pounds        Lean beef -- cut in 1/2"cubes
   2      tablespoons   Paprika
   6      tablespoons   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 1/2 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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