Arjay’s Sand Springs Chili - Southern
2 lb Coarse ground beef
1/2 lb Flank steak 1/4″ cubs
1/2 lb Reg. ground beef
15 oz Tomato sauce
12 oz Beer
12 oz Tomato paste
1 tb Yellow cornmeal
1 tb Red wine vinegar
1/4 c Instant minced onion
1/4 c Chili powder
1 t Crushed red pepper
1 t Ground cumin
1/4 ts Basil leaves
1/4 ts Caraway seeds
1/4 ts Coriander
1/4 ts Marjoram
1/4 ts Ground red pepper
1/3 ts Ginger
1/3 ts Tarragon
1/3 ts Dill seed
1/3 ts Paprika
1/3 ts Ground tumeric
1/3 ts Ground caramon
1 d Curry
1 d Dill weed
1 d Rosemary
1 d Saffron
1 d Thyme
1 Bay leaf, crushed
1 Cinnamon stick
1 1/2 ts Minced garlic
1 1/2 ts Salt
1 tb Orgeano leaves
2 tb Salad oil
In a large saucepan, heat oil until hot. Add beef cubes; brown on all sides, remove and set aside. Add ground beef, both grinds, brown , stirring to crumble. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, one cup of water, vinegar and all the other dry ingredients listed. (Mix the cornmeal, onions, all the spices in a bowl then add them after the meat has been cooked). Also add the browned beef cubes, stir well, then add the beer and stir some more until all the ingredients are mixed well. Simmer, covered, strring occasionally, for at least 2 hours. This can be prepared early in the day and kept on low heat to let spices blend togather. Add more water if needed. Remove cinnamon stick before serving.
ALL DAY CROCKPOT DELIGHT
2-3 lbs. boneless chuck, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. butter
1 onion, sliced
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 c. beer
1/4 c. flour
Coat beef cubes with the 1/2 cup flour. Brown in melted butter. Drain off excess fat. In crock pot, combine browned meat with onion, salt, pepper, garlic and beer. Cover and cook on low 5-7 hours (all day) until meat is tender. Turn control to high. Dissolve remaining 1/4 cup flour in small amount of water. Stir into meat mixture, cook on high 30-40 minutes. Serve with rice and salad.