Texas Chili

Ingredients

• 2 lbs 90% lean ground beef
• 3 cups onions, chopped
• 3 serrano chilies, chopped
• 2 cups green peppers, chopped
• 16 ounces kidney beans
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper
• 2/3 cup masa harina
• 29 ounces beef broth
• 32 ounces canned stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 24 ounces dark beer
• 2/3 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

1. 1

   Cook meat until brown. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Drain and rinse kidney beans. Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large stock pot, saute onion, bell pepper, and chilies in oil until tender.

4. 4

   Combine meat, beans, vegetables, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic, and red pepper. Mix well.

5. 5

   Sprinkle mixture with Masa Harina. Mix well.

6. 6

   Add tomatoes, beer, salt, hot sauce, and beef broth. Bring to a boil.

7. 7

   Simmer over medium heat for 1 1/2 hours, stirring often.

8. 8

   Add lemon juice and simmer for 30 minutes.