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$25,000 Chili

Margot Knudson's $25,000 Chili comes together with Medium Onions, Medium Green Chili Pepper, Medium Garlic, Cayenne Pepper, and Regular Dark Chili Powder. Serves 8. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 2
• 1
• 2
• 1/4 tsp
• 1/2 oz
• 1/2 oz
• 5 oz
• 3 oz
• 3 lb
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Let 1 Tablespoon dried oregano leaves steep in 1/2 cup hot water for 30 minutes, then strain out leaves and discard.

2. 2

   Use the liquid that remains.

3. 3

   Saute' onions and garlic in suet about 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add Gebhardt's and Regular dark chili powder.

5. 5

   Mix well.

6. 6

   Brown beef in separate pan a pound at a time, adding White Pepper to taste while browning.

7. 7

   Add to onions and spices; use a little beef broth to keep from sticking.

8. 8

   Saute' sausage and minced Green Chili Pepper about 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Add to pot with meat and onions and cook about 15 minutes.

10. 10

    Add New Mexico Chili

11. 11

    Powder, Cumin, Coriander, Tomato Sauce and remaining broth, mixing well.

12. 12

    Cook about 30 minutes.

13. 13

    Add Oregano Tea.

14. 14

    Cover and cook over low heat about 2 hours or until meat is tender, stirring occasionally.

15. 15

    During the last 20-30 minutes add Salt, Cayenne Pepper, and Red Pepper Sauce, if needed.

16. 16

    Mine, Rosamond, California.