This chili was the favorite of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President of the United States.
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Pedernales River Chili
- Total Time: 2 Hrs
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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4 pounds chili-grind beef chuck OR venison
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican oregano)
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2 tablespoons chili powder (or more, to taste)
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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salt to taste
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5 or 6 dashes Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce
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2 cups hot water
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1-1/2 cups canned whole tomatoes, undrained
Instructions
- Put the meat, onion and garlic in a Dutch oven, and cook over medium heat until the meat is lightly browned.
- Add the oregano, chili powder, cumin, salt and Tabasco. Pour in the water and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour. Skim fat during the cooking, if desired.
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