Ingredients

  • 4 lbs beef brisket, cut in 1/4 inch cubes
  • 2 lbs flank steaks, coarsely ground
  • 1 cup rendered suet or 1 cup bacon fat
  • 3 celery ribs, chopped
  • 6 cups yellow onions, chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 -5 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves)
  • 4 (4 ounce) canschopped mild green chilies
  • 5 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
  • 9 tablespoons mild chili powder
  • 4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 3 tablespoons sweet paprika
  • 8 -10 cups beef broth, from cubes (not canned)
  • 3 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can refried beans
  • 1 (3 lb) can pinto beans

Method

  • In a heavy skillet over medium heat, brown the meat in small batches using 1 to 2 TBS suet.
  • Add more fat as needed.
  • Drain meat and transfer to a large soup pot( I use a 12qt copper bottom).
  • Saute celery, onions and peppers in remaining fat until soft.
  • Transfer to the soup pot.
  • To the pot, add 4 cans of Chiles, 3 TBS Garlic, 6 TBS Chili Powder, 2 tsp Cumin, 3 Bay Leaves, 2 TBS Paprika and enough Beef Broth to barely cover.
  • Heat to simmer and cook slowly for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring frequently.
  • Add more beef broth as needed.
  • Add remaining 2 TBS Garlic, 3 TBS Chili Powder, 2 tsp Cumin, 1 TBS Paprika, 3 tsp Corriander, 2 tsp Cayenne, 1 tsp White Pepper, 1 can Tomatoe Paste and the Pinto Beans.
  • Add enough broth to barely cover.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the Bay Leaves.
  • Add the Refried Beans and simmer until they "dissolve" and the chili thickens.