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Margo Knudson’s Chili

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This robust American chili features cubed prime beef and bulk pork sausage simmered with a complex blend of chili powders, cumin, and a unique oregano tea. The long, slow cooking process ensures tender meat and deep, savory flavors. It is a satisfying, protein-packed main dish perfect for family dinners.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 1343.8
Description
This robust American chili features cubed prime beef and bulk pork sausage simmered with a complex blend of chili powders, cumin, and a unique oregano tea. The long, slow cooking process ensures tender meat and deep, savory flavors. It is a satisfying, protein-packed main dish perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
  • Medium onions, chopped
  • Cloves garlic, minced
  • Kidney suet or lard
  • Gebhardt's Chili Powder
  • Regular dark chili powder
  • Prime beef, cubed
  • White pepper
  • Bulk pork sausage
  • Medium green chili pepper, minced
  • Hot New Mexico chili powder
  • Cumin
  • Coriander
  • Tomato sauce
  • Dried oregano
  • Salt
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Tabasco Sauce
  • Beef broth
Directions
  1. 1
    Saute onions and minced garlic in suet about 3 minutes.
  2. 2
    Add Gebhardt's and regular chili powder.
  3. 3
    Mix well.
  4. 4
    Brown beef in another pan, a pound at a time, adding white pepper while browning.
  5. 5
    Add meat to onions and spices, using a little broth to keep from sticking.
  6. 6
    Saute sausage and green chili pepper together 2 minutes.
  7. 7
    Add to the pot along with meat and onions.
  8. 8
    Cook 15 minutes.
  9. 9
    Add New Mexico chili powder, cumin, coriander, tomato sauce and remaining broth.
  10. 10
    Mix well and cook for 30 minutes.
  11. 11
    Add oregano tea (strained). Note: Steep 1 T. oregano in hot water for 30 minutes, then strain.
  12. 12
    Cover and cook over low heat about 2 hours or until meat is tender, stirring occasionally.
  13. 13
    During the last 20 or 30 minutes add salt, cayenne pepper and Tabasco, if needed.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1343.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 67.0g104%
Saturated Fat 23.6g119%
Cholesterol 234.3mg79%
Sodium 2450.0mg103%
Total Carbohydrate 102.1g35%
Dietary Fiber 37.3g150%
Sugars 11.2g
Protein 101.2g203%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chili, beef, sausage, american, stew, spicy, comfort food, oregano, slow cooked, dinner
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