It's officially #sweater #weather in central #Texas...

which means it's the perfect time to cozy up in front of the fire with a bowl of #TexasRanchLife Lonesome Pine #Beef #Chili ...It'll keep you warm and cozy on these cold winter nights!

LONESOME PINE CHILI

Grass-fed Ground Beef for Chili | 2 lbs
New Mexico red chile pods | 5 to 8 dried
Garlic Cloves | 5 to 8
Simmering Water | 2 cups
Vegetable Oil | 1 Tbsp
Yellow Onion | 1 large
Diced Tomatoes | 1 can
Tomato Paste | ½ to 1 can
Water
Paprika | 2 Tbsp
Ground Cumin | 1 ½ Tbsp
Mexican Oregano | 1 ½ Tbsp
Dash of Cloves
Kosher Salt

Stem and seed chile pods. Place the pods and garlic in a heat-proof glass bowl with the simmering (not boiling) water. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a Dutch oven or deep skillet and sauté the onion, about 10 minutes.  Add Ground Beef for Chili and brown
Meanwhile, set aside chiles, garlic & ½ cup of flavored liquid and puree in blender or food processor. Discard extra liquid.

Add chile mixture, tomatoes, paprika, cumin, oregano, cumin & salt to beef, stirring well.  Increase heat to low boil for 3 to 4 minutes, then reduce to simmer. Cover and slow cook for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

GARNISH
tortilla chips, avocado, queso fresca, cilantro, black beans, chopped tomatoes, jalapeños, chopped onions

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