*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Gourmet Chili
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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beef                             Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  cups          dry pinto beans*
   2      quarts        water
     1/2  pound         ground pure beef suet
   1      large         sweet onion -- finely chopped
   2      pounds        lean beef
                        - coarse ground or 1/4" cubes
   6      tablespoons   chili powder or to taste
   8      teaspoons     cumin powder or 1 1/2 Tbsp. -- seed
   8      teaspoons     paprika
   1      teaspoon      white pepper
   1      teaspoon      salt or to taste
   6                    cloves garlic -- crushed or 2
                        powder
   1      teaspoon      cayenne pepper or to taste
   2      tablespoons   unsweetened cocoa powder
   4      ounces        can chopped green chilies
   1      cup           tomato juice -- optional
                        Sour cream

* = Can substitute 2 - 15 1/2 oz. cans each, pinto beans and 2 quarts water.  

Soak dry beans in water to cover overnight; drain.  
Add 2 quarts water; simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until done.  
Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid; set aside. 
In large 3 quart Dutch oven or heavy kettle, melt suet.  
Add onion; saute over medium heat until transparent. Add meat and brown, stirring often.  
Drain all but 2 Tbsp. of drippings; add seasonings, cocoa and chilies.  

Cover; simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring often.  
Add tomato juice to keep chili to a medium consistency.  If a thinner chili is desired, use
 reserved bean juice.  

To serve, add warm pinto beans to chili or serve as a side dish.  
Add a dollop of sour cream on each bowl.  This is a spicy, meaty chili. 

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