*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             True Texas Chili

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Meats                            Alcohol
                Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      tablespoons   Vegetable oil
   2      pounds        Ground Beef
   2      medium        Onions -- chopped
   2                    Garlic cloves -- finely chop
  28      ounces        Tomatoes -- whole
  12      ounces        Beer
   5      tablespoons   Chili powder
   2                    Jalapeno chili -- seed & chop
   1      tablespoon    Cumin
   2      teaspoons     Paprika
   1      teaspoon      Sugar
                        Cayenne pepper (optional)
                        Cheddar cheese -- shredded
                        Red onion -- chopped
                        Avocado -- sliced

Heat oil in 6-quart saucepan. Add ground beef, onions and garlic and saute until meat is browned. Stir in next 7 ingredients and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, about 45-55 minutes. Taste and season with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper, if desired. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with cheese, onion and avocado, if desired. Makes about 8 cups.

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