Cal-Tex Chili

CAL-TEX chili

Cal chili

Saute in 1 tsp oil:

1 onion chopped

2 garlic chopped

Until onion is soft.

Add:

1 tsp sugar

2- 28oz cans diced tomatoes

3- 15oz cans red kidney beans, drained

2- 15oz cans hot chili beans, drained

2- 15oz cans Ranch Style beans w/ jalapeño, drained. (This is a type of pinto bean recipe from Texas so hopefully you can get them. If not try and find a flavored pinto bean can with peppers.)

1- 4oz can chopped green chiles

3/4 cup of good Cabernet Sauvignon or other hearty red wine. (Drink rest)

Simmer 2 hours.

TEX chili

Cook 6 strips bacon-diced-until crispy

Add:

3 lb large chili grind ground beef

1 lb ground pork

1 lb thin round steak. Sliced thin against the grain.

Don't over cook and drain well.

Add:

2 oz mild or medium chili powder

2 oz medium or hot chili powder

1 tbs sugar

1 tbs salt

1 16oz can of Mexican beer or other good quality lager.

Simmer about 1 hour until chili powder makes a sauce.

Serve:

2:1 ratio Cal to TEX

Top with cheese, diced onion and sliced avocado. Maybe a dollop is sour cream.

Recipe from Stephen Limanek, Austin Texas

For frito pie, on burgers or hot dogs I just make the Texas chili.

bon appetit