Chili Our Way

Directions

1. 1

   6 Dried hot chile peppers 3 lb Boneless chuck, in 1/4 inch -ice 6 tb Rendered beef suet 2 Onions, chopped 4 Garlic cloves 1 1/2 tb Cumin 1 l

2. 2

   Toast the chile peppers, turning them and not allowing them to burn, for 1-2 minutes

3. 3

   Let chile peppers cool until they can be handled, then seed them

4. 4

   Combine peppers with 1 cup water in a small saucepan

5. 5

   Bring to a boil, covered, simmer the mixture for 5 minutes

6. 6

   Puree the water and pepper in a food processor

7. 7

   In a large casserole, saute the chuck in 4 Tbsp beef suet over moderately high heat until it is lightly browned

8. 8

   Transfer meat to a bowl