Larry's Kick-In-The-Pants Chili |
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Prep Time: 180 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 180 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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My dear FIL makes a mean chili. Since he was raised in Texas, you won't find any beans in this recipe. Delicious! Ingredients:
8 ounces bacon, finely chopped |
2 cups onions, chopped |
2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
2 lbs boneless pork butt |
4 lbs boneless beef chuck |
3 1/2 cups beer |
2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, chopped |
1 cup cold water |
1/2 cup jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped |
2 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced |
1 tablespoon salt |
2/3 cup chili powder (pure red, no additives) |
2 1/2 tablespoons ground red pepper |
2 tablespoons oregano (preferably mexican) |
1/4 cup lime juice |
Directions:
1. Fry bacon in a large skillet until crisp.
2. Add onions and cook until tender.
3. Transfer bacon/onion mixture to a large 6-8 quart pot.
4. Cut beef and pork into 1/2 inch cubes.
5. Heat oil in skillet.
6. Brown beef and pork in batches.
7. Add beef and pork to pot with bacon/onion mixture.
8. Add remaining ingredients except lime juice to pot.
9. Over high heat, bring to a boil.
10. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 2 - 2 1/2 hours until tender, stirring occasionally and skimming off fat.
11. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
12. Serve with warm, soft tortillas.
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