Chili Primero

Name: Chili Primero
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

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

In large skillet, brown bacon; drain and set aside, reserving grease.
2

In same skillet, brown round steak.
3

Put browned round steak and bacon pieces in large stockpot.
4

Stir in tomatoes with liquid, tomato sauce, tomato paste, green chilies, jalapenos and cactus.
5

Heat to simmering.
6

In same skillet, saute onions in 1/2 reserved bacon grease until transparent.
7

Add to stockpot.
8

Repeat with green peppers.
9

Stir in parsley, coriander, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, lemon juice and chili powders.
10

Cook over low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
11

Sprinkle masa harina over soup and stir.
12

Simmer covered for 4 hours.
13

Garnish each serving with sour cream and shredded cheese.