Tex Mex Chili

By John W

Ingredients

• 1 14oz can petite diced tomatoes ( drained )
• 2 lbs 90% ground chuck (coarse ground )
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 cans beef broth
• 1 can water
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup oil
• splash of kitchen bouquet
• 4 Tbl cumin
• 2 Tbl chili ancho powder
• 2-3 Tbl hot chili powder ( or chili seasoning of choice depending upon desired “heat” 2 reg 1 med hot )
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 Tbl salt
• 1 Tbl black pepper coarse ground
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp oregano

Preparation

Step 1

brown ground beef and onion then drain grease. add all spices to beef and mix.

In a large chili pot, heat oil and flour over med heat until roux is peanut color, then reduce heat to low.

add broth & water to roux and stir until well blended.

bring mixture to a boil then add all other ingredients and let simmer for 2 hrs, stir occassionally, add water if needed..