Shadows Chili Con Carne Recipe

Name: Shadows Chili Con Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef or 2 lbs venison; 1 lb fresh pork (javelina) or 1 lb wild pig (javelina); 6 fresh garlic cloves, chopped fine; 2 tablespoons lard or 2 tablespoons bacon grease; 3 bay leaves; 1 quart tomatoes, canned or 1 quart fresh tomato; 1 large onions or 1 leek, chopped fine; 6 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon cumin, use more to taste; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 3 small dried chilies or 3 small habanero peppers; 4 tablespoons beer or 4 tablespoons water; 2 cups pinto beans or 2 cups red kidney beans; 13 lb salt pork or 13 lb bacon; ¼ teaspoon oregano

Servings: persons

2 lbs beef or 2 lbs venison
1 lb fresh pork (javelina) or 1 lb wild pig (javelina)
6 fresh garlic cloves, chopped fine
2 tablespoons lard or 2 tablespoons bacon grease
3 bay leaves
1 quart tomatoes, canned or 1 quart fresh tomato
1 large onions or 1 leek, chopped fine
6 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon cumin, use more to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 small dried chilies or 3 small habanero peppers
4 tablespoons beer or 4 tablespoons water
2 cups pinto beans or 2 cups red kidney beans
13 lb salt pork or 13 lb bacon
¼ teaspoon oregano

1
Cut the meat into cubes about 1/2 inch square or use ground meat.
2
Melt the suet or bacon grease in a large pot or pan with a cover.
3
Put the chopped onion and garlic in the pot and brown.
4
Mix the chilli powder and flour with enough cold water to form a thin paste, then mix with the onion and garlic after they are browned.
5
Stir until smooth.
6
Add meats to pan along with 4 tbls water or beer.
7
Now add the other herbs, spices and tomatoes.
8
Cook slowly for 2 to 4 hours; add liquid as needed to just keep from burning but add as little as possible.
9
When cooked serve in a bowl over beans prepared as follows:.
10
Pick over the beans** and discard any bad ones.
11
Soak the beans in water over night or quick soak by covering the beans with water and bringing to a boil.
12
Boil 1 minute, cover and let sit for 1 hour.
13
Drain off the water and cover with fresh water.
14
Add 1 teaspoons of baking soda.
15
Add salt pork or bacon and oregano.
16
Boil over medium heat for 3 to 4 hours or until tender.
17
Add water as water boils away.
18
Drain and serve the chilli over the beans.
19
**I prefer pinto beans in this recipe.

9261

kcal

Calories

679

Fat

Carbs

657

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs beef or 2 lbs venison, 1 lb fresh pork (javelina) or 1 lb wild pig (javelina), 6 fresh garlic cloves, chopped fine, 2 tablespoons lard or 2 tablespoons bacon grease, and more.

Yes, Shadows Chili Con Carne 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.

Shadows Chili Con Carne

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