Title: | Pedernales River Chili | Category: | Chili | | Pedernales River ChiliThis 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 pounds coarsely-ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano 1 teaspoon ground cumin seeds 6 teaspoons red chili powder 2 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes Salt, to taste 2 cups hot water Put the meat, onion and garlic in a large pot and sear until light brown. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring 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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