Hot Texas Chili

• 14 cup vegetable oil
• 3 lbs lean beef chuck, well trimmed
• 1 cup red onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons habanero sauce (Tabasco makes a good one)
• 3 cups water
• 4 ounces green chilies, chopped
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1. Cut beef into 1-inch cubes Heat oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add beef 1/3 at a time and cook until browned on all sides; remove from pan and set aside.
3. Add onion and garlic to pan and cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.
4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt and Habanero Sauce; cook 1 minute.
5. Add water, chilies and browned meat and bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours until beef is tender.
6. Serve with cheese.
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8. Slow cooking instructions:.
9. Put onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, Habanero sauce, water and chilies in a slow cooker, stir to mix everything up.
10. Add beef and set on high cook 6-8 hrs (till beef is tender).
11. Serve with cheese.

vegetable oil, lean beef chuck, red onion, garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, habanero sauce, water, green chilies, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hot-texas-chili-106439 (may not work)