dakota's texas style chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 onions, chopped
• 8 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons paprika
• 1/3 cup chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 4 pounds boneless beef chuck or rump, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 4 3/4 cups water
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can
• 4 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, seeded and minced
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 20 mins


• in a heavy pot or dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy, stirring occasionally. drain off excess grease, leaving enough to coat the bottom of the pan. add onions and garlic; cook and stir until the onions are tender. season with oregano, cayenne pepper, paprika, chili powder and cumin. cook and stir for about 30 seconds to toast the spices.
• stir in the beef, water, , chipotle peppers, and cornmeal; bring to a boil. reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until beef is tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.