Pedernales River Chili Recipe

Step 1

Prep. Chop the onion.

Step 2

Press the garlic with a garlic press or mince.

Step 3

Coarsely chop the tomatoes.

Step 4

Cook. Pre-heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the meat, chopped onion, and garlic. Cook until lightly browned, stirring frequently.

Step 5

Stir in the oregano, cumin, tomatoes, chili powder, and cups hot water. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer, covered, for about 1 hour, skimming off the fat as it cooks. Add salt and hot sauce to taste.

Step 6

Serve. Serve immediately along with extra hot sauce and such condiments as grated cheese, sour cream, and sliced jalapeños.