Capital Punishment Chili

This recipe is a modified version of a recipe from Bill Pfeiffer. He won the 1980 and 1982 World Chili Cookoff and took first place in the International Chili Society's 14th annual World Championship Chili Cookoff with it.

INGREDIENTS (serves 25)

2 Tbsp paprika

9 Tbsp chili powder (light)

4 Tbsp cumin

4 Tbsp beef bouillon (instant crushed)

1 bulb Garlic (crushed or chopped)

2 cans beer (Anchor Steam)

1 cup water

4 pounds extra lean chuck (ground for chili)

2 pounds extra lean pork (cut into 1/4- inch cubes)

1 pound extra lean chuck (cut into 1/4-inch cubes)

2 large onions, finely chopped

1/2 cup oil or kidney suet

1 tsp mole, powdered

1 Tbsp cilantro (chopped)

1 Tbsp Habeneros Salsa

8 oz tomato sauce (1 can)

1 Tbsp masa harina

salt, to taste

PROCEDURE

• In a large pot add paprika, oregano, chili powder, cumin, beef bouillon, beer, and 1 cup of water. Let simmer.
• In a separate skillet brown 1 1/2 lb meat with 1 Tbsp oil or kidney suet until meat is light brown.
• Drain and add to simmering spices.
• Continue until all meat has been added.
• Saute finely chopped onions and garlic in 1 Tbsp oil or kidney suet.
• Add to spices and meat mixture. Add water or beer as needed. Simmer two hours.
• Add mole, coriander/cilantro, habeneros salsa, and tomato sauce. Simmer 1 hour.
• Dissolve masa harina in warm water and add to chili. Add salt to taste. Simmer 30 minutes. (Optional step)

NOTES

Differences between this recipe and the original are:

• Eliminates 2 Tbsp MSG. You can simmer it longer if the meat is not tender enough
• More Garlic
• Uses Habeneros Salsa instead of 1 tsp of Red Pepper Sauce. This makes this version much hotter. I use Habeneros salsa from Rosa's Mexican Restaurant in SantaCruz. They don't sell it but they don't mind if you take home an extra portion.
• Uses cilantro instead of 1 tsp of coriander. I think that fresh cilantro has a better flavor than dried coriander seeds

It may be hard to find a meat counter that sells coarse ground chuck. If so, I would use all chuck cut into small cubes rather than hamburger.

For the chili powder and cumin, I use (2) 1oz packages of New Mexico Chili Powder and a 1oz package of cumin that you can find at most Safeway markets.

I am not in favor of any form of Capital Punishment other than this chili!