Recipe for cooking pedernales river chili
Recipes from the Southwest US :: Southwestern Soups, Stews and Chilies
This is the chili that was always cooked at the LBJ Ranch in Texas. It was a favorite of Lyndon B. Johnson. He ate this with saltine crackers and a glass of ice cold milk. 4 lbs. coarsely-ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp. Mexican oregano
1 tsp. ground cumin seeds
6 tsp. red chili powder
2 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes
Salt, to taste
2 c. hot water Put the meat, onion and garlic in a large pot and sear until light brown. Add the remaining ingredients. Let it come to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Let cool, then refrigerate. Skim the congealed fat from the top. Reheat the chili to serve. Serves 12.
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