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                         Texas/two Fingers Chili

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      tablespoons   Oil -- vegetable
   3      pounds        Beef -- coarse grind
   2                    Garlic cloves
   5      tablespoons   Red chile,mild -- ground
   1      tablespoon    Cumin
   1 1/2  teaspoons     Cayenne pepper
   1      tablespoon    Oregano,dried -- pref. Mexican
   1      tablespoon    Salt
   2      cups          Tequila
   6      cups          Water
     1/2  cup           Corn flour(masa harina)
   2      tablespoons   Chile caribe
   1      teaspoon      Hot pepper sauce -- liquid

1. Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the meat to the pot. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.~ 2. Stir in the garlic, ground chile, cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt, tequila, water, and corn flour(masa harina). Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 1 1/2 hours.~ 3. Taste and adjust seasonings. If desired, add the crushed chile pepper and the optional hot pepper sauce and simmer, uncovered, for 1/2 hour longer.~

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