Red River Chili

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Published: November 12, 2008 Comment on this article

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Batch one:

1 tablespoon onion powder

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon pasilla powder

1 tsp. white pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tsp teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tsp. light chili powder

Batch two:

4 tablespoons red chili powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon chimayo pepper

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 tbsp paprika

1 tsp. black pepper

Batch three:

1 teaspoon chimayo pepper (or omit if you think you’re reaching your heat-intake limit)

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 tsp. dried Mexican oregano (see note)

1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

In a cast iron pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned. Season with salt and drain off the excess grease. Add the tomato sauce and broth and simmer for 1 hour. Add all of the ingredients from Batch one, stir and simmer for 35 more minutes. Add Batch two to the pot and cook for another 20 minutes, stirring often. Add Batch three and cook for 10 more minutes. Let cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

For an excellent vegetarian version, substitute the beef with 8 oz. baby bella mushrooms, chopped into ¼-inch cubes and 1-1/2 cups toasted, coarsely crushed pecans. Braise the mushroom in 2-1/2 tablespoons of butter before adding the first batch of ingredients.