Larrys Chili Recipes

Steps:

• Fry the meat, drain, and set aside.
• Saute garlic in oil until brown. Add the onions.
• Add the peppers; saute briefly. Then remove from pan and set aside.
• Saute the spices in the same pan (add a few tsps of oil if necessary).
• After 1 min, add half the can of beef broth and mix.
• Combine all ingredients, including the ones sauteed in a large crockpot and mix thoroughly.
• Add tomato paste or broth to thicken to your liking.
• Simmer until heated through (about an hour), stirring occasionally.

Steps:

• Fry bacon in a large skillet until crisp.
• Add onions and cook until tender.
• Transfer bacon/onion mixture to a large 6-8 quart pot.
• Cut beef and pork into 1/2 inch cubes.
• Heat oil in skillet.
• Brown beef and pork in batches.
• Add beef and pork to pot with bacon/onion mixture.
• Add remaining ingredients except lime juice to pot.
• Over high heat, bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 2 - 2 1/2 hours until tender, stirring occasionally and skimming off fat.
• Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
• Serve with warm, soft tortillas.