Sand Springs Chili - Southern Style
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Chili
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2       pound        Coarse ground beef
     1/2   pound        Flank steak 1/4" cubs
     1/2   pound        Reg. ground beef
  15       Ounces       Tomato sauce
  12       Ounces       Beer
  12       Ounces       Tomato paste
   1       tablespoon   Yellow cornmeal
   1       tablespoon   Red wine vinegar
     1/4   cup          Instant minced onion
     1/4   cup          Chili powder
   1       teaspoon     Crushed red pepper
   1       teaspoon     Ground cumin
     1/4   teaspoon     Basil leaves
     1/4   teaspoon     Caraway seeds
     1/4   teaspoon     Coriander
     1/4   teaspoon     Marjoram
     1/4   teaspoon     Ground red pepper
     1/3   teaspoon     Ginger
     1/3   teaspoon     Tarragon
     1/3   teaspoon     Dill seed
     1/3   teaspoon     Paprika
     1/3   teaspoon     Ground tumeric
     1/3   teaspoon     Ground caramon
   1       dash         Curry
   1       dash         Dill weed
   1       dash         Rosemary
   1       dash         Saffron
   1       dash         Thyme
   1                    Bay leaf, crushed
   1       stick        Cinnamon stick
   1 1/2   teaspoon     Minced garlic
   1 1/2   teaspoon     Salt
   1       tablespoon   Orgeano leaves
   2       tablespoon   Salad oil
 

Preparation:

In a large saucepan, heat oil until hot. Add beef cubes; brown on all sides, remove and set aside. Add ground beef, both grinds, brown , stirring to crumble. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, one cup of water, vinegar and all the other dry ingredients listed. (Mix the cornmeal, onions, all the spices in a bowl then add them after the meat has been cooked). Also add the browned beef cubes, stir well, then add the beer and stir some more until all the ingredients are mixed well. Simmer, covered, strring occasionally, for at least 2 hours. This can be prepared early in the day and kept on low heat to let spices blend togather. Add more water if needed. Remove cinnamon stick before serving.