Wheat and Meat Chili Recipe

Name: Wheat and Meat Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup wheat berries; 1/4 cup lard; 2 each onions chopped; 1 1/2 pounds beef coarse grind; 2 tablespoons red hot chili pepper, dried hot, ground; 2 tablespoons red hot chili pepper, dried mild, ground; 3 cloves garlic minced; 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon chile caribe; 8 ounces green chili peppers diced; 8 ounces tomato paste; 32 ounces tomato juice

Servings: persons

1 cup wheat berries
1/4 cup lard
2 each onions chopped
1 1/2 pounds beef coarse grind
2 tablespoons red hot chili pepper, dried hot, ground
2 tablespoons red hot chili pepper, dried mild, ground
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chile caribe
8 ounces green chili peppers diced
8 ounces tomato paste
32 ounces tomato juice

1
In a heavy saucepan, boil the presoaked wheat, covered, for 1 hour in the water used for soaking.
2
Add more water as the kernels cook, if necessary.
3
Melt the suet or lard in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat.
4
Remove the rendered suet pieces, add the onions to the pot, and cook until they are translucent.
5
Combine the beef with the ground chile, garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt to taste.
6
Add this beef-and-spice mixture to the pot with the onions.
7
Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.
8
Stir in the caribe, green chiles, tomato paste, and tomato juice.
9
Drain the wheat, reserving the liquid, and stir in the kernels.
10
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered, for 1 hour.
11
If the chili begins to get too dry, add some of the liquid the wheat was cooked in.
12
Taste and add just seasonings.

533

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup wheat berries, 1/4 cup lard, 2 each onions chopped, 1 1/2 pounds beef coarse grind, and more.

Yes, Wheat and Meat 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.

Wheat and Meat Chili

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