Reno Red Chili

This robust American chili features a blend of ground round and chuck steak, simmered with dried New Mexico peppers, oregano tea, and beer. The dish is thickened with masa harina and seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and vinegar for a deep, savory flavor. It serves six and is perfect for cold weather or family gatherings.

Cooking Method: Stewing

Cuisine: American

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 6

Calories: 2783

Description

This robust American chili features a blend of ground round and chuck steak, simmered with dried New Mexico peppers, oregano tea, and beer. The dish is thickened with masa harina and seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and vinegar for a deep, savory flavor. It serves six and is perfect for cold weather or family gatherings.

Ingredients

3 lbs Round steak, coarsely ground
3 lbs Chuck steak, coarsely ground
1 cups Wesson oil or suet
1 teaspoon Black pepper, to taste
3 oz Chili powder
6 tablespoons Cumin
2 tablespoons MSG
6 cloves Garlic, minced
2 whole Medium onions, chopped
6 whole Dried New Mexico chili pods, boiled, seeded, and stemmed
1 tablespoon Dried oregano, brewed in 1/2 cup beer like tea
2 tablespoons Paprika
2 tablespoons Cider vinegar
3 cups Beef broth
14 oz Stewed tomatoes
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, or to taste
2 tablespoons Masa harina flour
1 can Diced green chilies (Ortega or similar)

Directions

1
Brown meat in oil or fat, adding black pepper to taste. Drain meat and add chili powder, cumin, MSG, garlic, and chopped onion. Cook for 30 - 45 minutes using as little liquid as possible. Add water only as necessary. Stir often.
2
Remove skins from boiled chile pods. Mash the pulp and add to meat mixture.
3
Strain oregano tea, then add to meat mixture along with paprika, vinegar, 2/3 of the beef broth, green chiles, stewed tomatoes, and Tabasco sauce. Simmer 30 - 45 minutes, stirring often.
4
Dissolve masa flour into remaining beef broth then pour into chili. Simmer another 30 minutes, stirring often.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2783kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 158g244%
Saturated Fat 48g240%
Cholesterol 466mg156%
Sodium 3930mg164%
Total Carbohydrate 177g59%
Dietary Fiber 80g320%
Sugars 25g
Protein 205g410%

* 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, american, new mexico, masa, oregano, beer, spicy, dinner, comfort food

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/reno-red-chili/