Chili Primero

• 1 pound bacon smoked
• 4 pounds beef, round steak cut up
• 56 ounces tomatoes, canned
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 7 ounces green chili peppers
• 2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper diced
• 4 ounces cactus pickled, diced
• 2 cups onions chopped
• 2 cups green bell peppers chopped
• 1 cup parsley leaves minced
• 2 teaspoons coriander ground
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 8 teaspoons cumin ground
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons mild chili powder
• 1/2 cup masa harina

1. In large skillet, brown bacon; drain and set aside, reserving grease.
2. In same skillet, brown round steak.
3. Put browned round steak and bacon pieces in large stockpot.
4. Stir in tomatoes with liquid, tomato sauce, tomato paste, green chilies, jalapenos and cactus.
5. Heat to simmering.
6. In same skillet, saute onions in 1/2 reserved bacon grease until transparent.
7. Add to stockpot.
8. Repeat with green peppers.
9. Stir in parsley, coriander, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, lemon juice and chili powders.
10. Cook over low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
11. Sprinkle masa harina over soup and stir.
12. Simmer covered for 4 hours.
13. Garnish each serving with sour cream and shredded cheese.

bacon, beef, tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, green chili peppers, jalapeno pepper, cactus, onions, green bell peppers, parsley, coriander ground, garlic, cumin ground, cayenne pepper, oregano dried, paprika, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, chili powder, masa harina

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/chili-primero-44503 (may not work)