Authentic 1840 Texas Chili

Name: Authentic 1840 Texas Chili
Ingredients: 2 lbs coarsely chopped fatty beef (NOT lean); 2 ounces animal fat (bacon grease is best, but suet is in theme); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large chopped onion; 3 -5 tablespoons chili powder

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Ingredients

2 lbs coarsely chopped fatty beef (NOT lean)
2 ounces animal fat (bacon grease is best, but suet is in theme)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large chopped onion
3 -5 tablespoons chili powder

Directions

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["Render the fat to liquid.", "Add the beef, and brown lightly, then add onions and garlic.", "(IMPORTANT Do NOT drain the fat or drippings).", "Cook over medium heat, until onions are translucent, then add spices, stirring gently until blended.", "Continue over low heat for at least two hours, stirring every 30 minutes.", "Add salt to taste, though it doesn't need much.", "If it gets too thick, you can add water, but remember that chili is reputed to be able to stand a spoon up straight!", "Its edible after two hours, but improves vastly with time, so don't be afraid to cook 6 or 8 or ten hours --", "After you've tried the \"original\"" recipe as above