Ken's Texas Chili

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This is a texas style chili recipe with beans. i have this posted on another site, but thought i would share here as well. Many people on reading the recipe turn up their nose at leaving behind some beef fat in the chili. But, beef suet is a common ingredient in texas style chili that gives it a unique flavor. This recipe is definately not low fat and low cholesterol. What it is, is real comfort food on a cold day.

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Steps

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In a stockpot over medium heat , brown ground beef until no longer pink.

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Drain off the fat , but leave approximately 2 tablespoons of fat in the pan.

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In a small bowl stir together the garlic powder , chili powder , cumin and flour.

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Sprinkle the flour mixture over the meat and reserved fat , and stir until the meat is evenly coated.

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Stir the oregano into the meat mixture , then pour in the 2 cans of beef broth.

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Season with salt and pepper and bring to a low boil.

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Add the beans , 2 to 3 cans depending on how many beans you like.

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If you want your chili thinner , do not drain the beans otherwise drain off the liquid.

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Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes then serve.

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Ingredients

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ground beef, garlic powder, chili powder, ground cumin, all-purpose flour, dried oregano, beef broth, salt, black pepper, pinto beans