LADY BIRD"S PEDERNALES RIVER CHILI ENJOY DAN:

COPY CAT LADY BRID’S PEDERNALES RIVER CHILI by CHEF DAN:

Serves 8-12   (from Emery Lindgard)

INGREDIENTS:

4 pounds beef (chuck)

1 large onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon ground oregano

1 teaspoon ground cumin

6 teaspoons chili powder (to taste)

2 1-poundcans tomatoes, not drained

Salt to taste

2 cups hot water

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Put meat, onion, and garlic in a large, heavy pan.

2.   Sear until lightly colored.

3.   Add oregano, cumin, chili powder, tomatoes, salt, and pepper to taste and hot water.

4.   Bring to a boil.

5.   Lower heat and simmer for about one hour.

6.   As fat cook out, skim.

ENJOY DAN:                                                        SING SONGS AND EAT CHILI!!