Real Chili Joint Chili

• 2 Tbsp. whole cumin
• 2 medium onions, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, diced
• vegetable oil
• 3 1/2 lb. lean beef, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 Tbsp. paprika
• 6 Tbsp. chili powder
• water
• cracker meal or browned flour for tightener

1. In a skillet, lightly toast the whole cumin, then crush with a rolling pin.
2. If you use ground cumin, do not toast.
3. Saute onion and garlic in a little vegetable oil until transparent.
4. In same skillet, add a little more oil and sear meat until it has a grayish color.
5. Put cumin, garlic, onion and meat in a large pot. Add paprika and chili powder.
6. Stir to mix all ingredients as you add water to cover.
7. Simmer for around 1 1/2 hours, adding salt to taste after the chili has cooked for a while.

cumin, onions, garlic, vegetable oil, lean beef, paprika, chili powder, water, meal

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=843188 (may not work)