Texas/two fingers chili

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 tablespoons Oil,vegetable
3 pounds Beef,coarse grind
2 Garlic cloves
5 tablespoons Red chile,mild,ground
1 tablespoon Cumin
1½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon Oregano,dried,pref. Mexican
1 tablespoon Salt
2 cups Tequila
6 cups Water
½ cup Corn flour(masa harina)
2 tablespoons Chile caribe
1 teaspoon Hot pepper sauce,liquid

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the meat to the pot. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.~ 2. Stir in the garlic, ground chile, cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt, tequila, water, and corn flour(masa harina). Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 1½ hours.~ 3. Taste and adjust seasonings. If desired, add the crushed chile pepper and the optional hot pepper sauce and simmer, uncovered, for ½ hour longer.~

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