Bill Pfeiffer, 1982 World Champion Chili
"LOS VENGANZA DEL ALMO" CHILI
1 T oregano 2 T paprika 2 T MSG (monosodium glutamate) 11 T Gebhardt's Chili powder 4 T cumin 4 T beef bouillon (instant, crushed) 36 oz Old Milwaukee beer 2 lb pork, cubed (thick butterfly pork chops) 2 lb chuck beef, cut into cubes 6 lb ground rump 4 large onions, finely chopped 10 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 C Wesson oil or kidney suet 1 tsp mole (powdered), also called mole poblano 1 T sugar 2 tsp coriander seed (from Chinese parsley, cilantro) 1 tsp Louisiana Red Hot Sauce (Durkee's) 8 oz tomato sauce 1 T Masa Harina flour
salt to taste
In a large pot, add paprika, oregano, MSG, chili powder, cumin, beef bouillon, beer and 2 cups water. Let simmer.
In a separate skillet, brown meat in 1 lb. or 1 1/2 lb. batches with Wesson oil or suet. Drain and add to simmering spices. Continue until all meat is done.
Saute chopped onion and garlic in 1 T. oil or suet. Add to spices and meat mixture. Add water as needed. Simmer 2 hours. Add mole, sugar, coriander seed, hot sauce and tomato sauce. Simmer 45 min.
Dissolve masa harina flour in warm water to form a paste. Add to chili. Add salt to taste. Simmer for 30 minutes. Add additional Louisiana Hot Sauce for hotter taste.
Makes 1 pot.
KEYWORDS: chili, spicy, winner, 1982, make ahead