Chili Con Carne-Casa Rio Recipe

• 1 lb pork, 3/4 inch cube
• 3 lbs beef, 3/4 inch cube
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground jalapenos
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground fresh garlic
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin (comino)
• 6 tablespoons fresh ancho chilies, pods seeded and ground
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 6 tablespoons good quality chili powder
• Roux
• made from masa corn flour
• water, as needed

1. Deseed and clean ancho chili pods.
2. Soak for 1 hour in hot water.
3. Drain and grind.
4. Reserve.
5. Place pork and beef cubes into a large stock pot.
6. Fill with water to cover meat.
7. Bring to a simmer over medium high heat.
8. Add jalapenos, garlic, salt, cumin, ancho chili pod paste and pepper.
9. Bring to a boil.
10. Reduce to a simmer and cook until meat is done.
11. Add chili powder and mix all ingredients well.
12. Simmer for 20 minutes.
13. Remove from heat and thicken with Masa roux.

pork, beef, ground jalapenos, ground fresh garlic, salt, ground cumin, fresh ancho chilies, black pepper, chili powder, flour, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chili-con-carne-casa-rio-recipe-51581 (may not work)