"Old Army Chili, 1896 Recipe

Name: "Old Army Chili, 1896
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 beef steak (round); 1 c. boiling water; 2 large dried red chile pods; 1 Tbsp. hot drippings; 2 Tbsp. rice; 1 c. boiling water; flour, salt and onion (optional); 1 1/2 lb. flank steak; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/4 c. vegetable oil; 1 (4 oz.) can Ortega whole green chilies, cut into strips; 1 c. water; 4 peppercorns; salt to taste; 1 medium onion, cut into fine slices

Servings: persons

1 beef steak (round)
1 c. boiling water
2 large dried red chile pods
1 Tbsp. hot drippings
2 Tbsp. rice
1 c. boiling water
flour, salt and onion (optional)
1 1/2 lb. flank steak
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 (4 oz.) can Ortega whole green chilies, cut into strips
1 c. water
4 peppercorns
salt to taste
1 medium onion, cut into fine slices

1
Place steaks into a Dutch oven.
2
Add water, 3 garlic cloves, peppercorns and salt.
3
Heat until water comes to a boil.
4
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until meat is well done (about 1 to 1 1/2 hours).
5
When meat is done, remove liquid and cool.
6
When cool enough to handle, pull into shreds with fingers or the tines of 2 forks.
7
Return the meat to the cooking water.

1793

kcal

Calories

170

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 beef steak (round), 1 c. boiling water, 2 large dried red chile pods, 1 Tbsp. hot drippings, and more.

Yes, "Old Army Chili, 1896 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.

"Old Army Chili, 1896

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