Chili Weather...

It's chili cooking weather again...  So here's another recipe that one of our harvest employees shared with me. 

2 Alarm Texas Style Chili

From the kitchen of National Champion Chef Wick Fowler

Modifications by Thomas J. Harrison

Ingredients:
3 lbs - Fresh Ground Beef
1/2 c - Chili Powder
1/2 T - Fresh Chopped Onion
1/2 T - Fresh Ground Garlic
1/2 T - Cumin
1/2 T - Oregano
1 t - Salt
3/4 t - Paprika
3/4 t - Cayenne Pepper
1 - 29 oz can - Tomato Sauce
1 - 14.5 oz can - Chili Ready Tomatoes
2 c - Pinto beans, cooked & drained
1/4 c - Masa Flour mixed with water to form a smooth paste

Directions:  Brown beef.  Add chili powder, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, paprika, cayenne pepper & tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 30 min.  Add chili ready tomatoes & pinto beans.  Simmer for an hour.  Add masa mixture to thicken and cook another 30 minutes. 

Bon apetit!

P.S. For 4 Alarm Chili, double the cayenne pepper & for False Alarm Chili, omit it altogether :)