buzzard's breath chili

Directions

1. 1

   Buzzard's Breath Chili Source: Tom Griffin, Houston, Texas - World Championship, Arriba Terlingua, Texas 8 pounds beef (US Choice boneless c

2. 2

   Brown in an iron skillet, about 2 pounds at a time

3. 3

   Place in a large cast-iron chili pot, adding tomato sauce and equal amounts of water

4. 4

   Add chopped onion, garlic, jalapeno peppers (wrapped in cheesecloth) and chili powder

5. 5

   Simmer for 20 minutes, then add the cumin, oregano, salt and cayenne pepper to taste

6. 6

   As moisture is required, add homemade beef stock until amount is used, then add water if needed

7. 7

   Simmer, covered, until meat is tender (about 2 hours), stirring occasionally

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   Then add the Masa Harina to thicken if needed