Lbj Chili Recipe 45

LADY BIRD JOHNSON'S PEDERNALES RIVER CHILI

Steps:

• Cook the meat, onion and garlic in a Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring, until lightly browned. Stir in the oregano, cumin, chile powder, tomatoes, hot sauce, salt and 2 cups hot water. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer, covered, for about 1 hour, skimming off the fat as it cooks.

LBJ CHILI RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• In a large saucepan saute onion and garlic in oil until tender and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the meat, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon. Saute, stirring often, until browned, about 10 minutes, Sprinkle in the oregano, crushed cumin and chili powder. Stir to blend. Add the tomatoes, salt, hot beef stock (or boiling water), and stir in the masa harina. Bring to a boil, cover and let simmer, stirring frequently, about 1 hour. Check the meat for tenderness and taste for seasonings. Pinto or kidney beans cooked with a bit of ham make a fine accompaniment. Ladle chili over beans and serve.

BOB'S LITTLE KNOWN, LESS CARED ABOUT CHILI

Steps:

• Cook bacon and onion together in a large pot over medium heat until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef, garlic and cumin to the pot; cook and stir until the beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Stir kidney beans, diced tomatoes, water, chili powder, liquid smoke, salt, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce into the beef mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until thick, about 1 hour. Skim excess grease if desired.

LADY BIRD JOHNSON'S PEDERNALES RIVER CHILI RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• Combine the beef, onion and garlic in a skillet and sear until the meat is lightly browned. Transfer this mixture to a large pot, add the remaining ingredients, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for an hour. When done, transfer the chili to a bowl and place it in the refrigerator. When the fat has congealed on top, remove it with a spoon. Reheat the chili and serve it as LBJ liked it--without beans and accompanied with a glass of milk and saltine crackers. Garnish with grated cheddar cheese and sliced green onions

L. B. J. CHILI DIP

Steps:

• Note reserve Bacon drippings.
• Combine beef and bacon and brown.
• Blend the flour in one fourth of the bacon drippings, stirring until smooth. Slowly add the consumme, stirring until thickened. Add thickened mixture to beef and blend well.
• Add onions, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. Stir well.
• Simmer covered, 1 1/2 hours or until dip consistency. Add cheese until well blended. Refrigerate for several house before serving.
• Serve with taco or tortilla chips.

SENATOR BARRY GOLDWATER'S EXPERT CHILI CON CARNE WITH BEANS

Steps:

• Soak beans in water overnight.
• In a large Dutch oven, cook beef until browned, stirring to keep crumbly.
• Drain off drippings, if needed.
• Add tomato paste, onions and drained beans.
• Mix chili powder, cumin and season to taste with salt.
• Stir into mixture.
• Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 5 hours.