Prison Chile Recipe

Name: Prison Chile
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef brisket or 2 lbs flank steaks, cubed; 2 lbs lean pork roast, cubed; 1/4 cup oil; 3 large onions, finely chopped; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 4 tablespoons red chili powder or 4 tablespoons green chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin or 1 1/2 teaspoons comino; 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 4 cups beef broth or 4 cups beer; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons cornmeal; 1/2 lemons or 1/2 lime, juice of; shredded cheddar cheese; chopped onion; sour cream

Servings: persons

2 lbs beef brisket or 2 lbs flank steaks, cubed
2 lbs lean pork roast, cubed
1/4 cup oil
3 large onions, finely chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons red chili powder or 4 tablespoons green chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin or 1 1/2 teaspoons comino
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
4 cups beef broth or 4 cups beer
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1/2 lemons or 1/2 lime, juice of
shredded cheddar cheese
chopped onion
sour cream

1
Brown the meat and onions and garlic in the oil in a stockpot.
2
Add all but cornmeal, lime, cheese, chopped onions, and sour cream.
3
Simmer over low for 3-6 hours, stirring occasionally.
4
Take off heat and refrigerate without eating.
5
In morning, scrape fat off top and put back on stove.
6
Sprinkle on the cornmeal; stir.
7
Add in lime.
8
Allow to simmer and thicken slightly.
9
Serve with a cold beer.
10
Use the cheddar, onino, and sour cream for garnish.
11
Serve.

1374

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

124

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs beef brisket or 2 lbs flank steaks, cubed, 2 lbs lean pork roast, cubed, 1/4 cup oil, 3 large onions, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Prison Chile 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.

Prison Chile

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