posted by Terrytx 10-15-99 10:15 AM 
 
* Exported from MasterCook * 
Terry's Texas Chili 
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Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00 
Categories : Beef Soups And Stews 
Tex-Mex 
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method 
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2 pounds lean ground beef 
1 large onion, chopped 
4 cloves garlic, minced 
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce 
2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferrable Mexican 
3 teaspoons ground cumin 
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste 
3 tablespoons medium chili powder, such as Penzey'sŪ or Gebhardt'sŪ 
1 tablespoon ancho chili powder 
2 (10 1/2 oz) cans beef broth 
4 cups water 
4 corn tortillas, torn in small pieces 
pinch ground cinnamon 
1/4 teaspoon cocoa 
2 (15.5 oz) cans beans-kidney, black or pinto, or a combo of 2, undrained 
chopped onion, tomato, jalapeno, avocado and sour cream for garnish 
In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, brown ground beef, onion and garlic. 
Drain in a colander, rinse and drain again. 
Return to pot and add tomato sauce, oregano, cumin, salt, chili powders, broth, tortillas, cinnamon and cocoa. 
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 1 hour, stirring frequently. 
Add beans and their liquid and simmer another 30 minutes, adding water as needed for desired consistency. 
Pass garnishes and serve with cheese quesadillas.