Margo Knudson's Chili Recipe

Name: Margo Knudson's Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 each onions chopped; 6 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons suet; 3 pounds beef cubed; 3 ounces sausage, bulk; 1 each green bell peppers; 1/2 ounce cumin; 1/2 teaspoon coriander; 6 ounces tomato sauce; 1/2 ounce salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 dash red hot pepper sauce; 1 cup beef stock

Servings: persons

2 each onions chopped
6 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons suet
3 pounds beef cubed
3 ounces sausage, bulk
1 each green bell peppers
1/2 ounce cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
6 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 ounce salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 dash red hot pepper sauce
1 cup beef stock

1
Saute onions and minced garlic in suet about 3 minutes.
2
Add Gebhardt's and regular chili powder.
3
Mix well.
4
Brown beef in another pan, a pound at a time, adding white pepper while browning.
5
Add meat to onions and spices, using a little broth to keep from sticking.
6
Saute sausage and green chili pepper together 2 minutes.
7
Add to the pot along with meat and onions.
8
Cook 15 minutes.
9
Add New Mexico chili powder, cumin, coriander, tomato sauce and remaining broth.
10
Mix well and cook for 30 minutes.
11
Add oregano tea (strained).
12
Cover and cook over low heat about 2 hours or until meat is tender, stirring occasionally.
13
During the last 20 or 30 minutes add salt, cayenne pepper and Tabasco, if needed.

917

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 each onions chopped, 6 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons suet, 3 pounds beef cubed, and more.

Yes, Margo Knudson's Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Margo Knudson's Chili

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