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Chili
3 pounds lean, tough beef (or venison, etc.), cut in smallish pieces
1/4 c. olive oil
1 quart water
2-4 bay leaves, fresh if possible
8 peppers, or more
1 Tbsp salt
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 head garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 tsp each cumin, oregano, freshly ground black pepper and cayenne pepper
9 Tbsp corn meal
Sear the meat in the oil until grey. Add the water and bay leaves,
and cook 1-1/2 to 2 hours Remove the bay leaves, then add everything
else except the corn meal and simmer 30 minutes. Stir the corn
meal into some cold water to form a paste, then add it slowly to
the pot with good mixing. Adjust the consistency with more water
if desired.
This chili goes well with separately cooked beans, pasta, rice,
eggs, or ice cream ;) People have been known to add oyster crackers.
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