Chili Primero

22 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon smoked
  • 4 pounds beef, round steak cut up
  • 56 ounces tomatoes, canned
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 7 ounces green chili peppers
  • 2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper diced
  • 4 ounces cactus pickled, diced
  • 2 cups onions chopped
  • 2 cups green bell peppers chopped
  • 1 cup parsley leaves minced
  • 2 teaspoons coriander ground
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 teaspoons cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons mild chili powder
  • 1/2 cup masa harina

Directions

  1. 1
    In large skillet, brown bacon; drain and set aside, reserving grease.
  2. 2
    In same skillet, brown round steak.
  3. 3
    Put browned round steak and bacon pieces in large stockpot.
  4. 4
    Stir in tomatoes with liquid, tomato sauce, tomato paste, green chilies, jalapenos and cactus.
  5. 5
    Heat to simmering.
  6. 6
    In same skillet, saute onions in 1/2 reserved bacon grease until transparent.
  7. 7
    Add to stockpot.
  8. 8
    Repeat with green peppers.
  9. 9
    Stir in parsley, coriander, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, lemon juice and chili powders.
  10. 10
    Cook over low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  11. 11
    Sprinkle masa harina over soup and stir.
  12. 12
    Simmer covered for 4 hours.
  13. 13
    Garnish each serving with sour cream and shredded cheese.

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