Real Chili Joint Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. whole cumin
2 medium onions, diced
3 garlic cloves, diced
vegetable oil
3 1/2 lb. lean beef, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 Tbsp. paprika
6 Tbsp. chili powder
water
cracker meal or browned flour for tightener

Preparation

In a skillet, lightly toast the whole cumin, then crush with a rolling pin.
If you use ground cumin, do not toast.
Saute onion and garlic in a little vegetable oil until transparent.
In same skillet, add a little more oil and sear meat until it has a grayish color.
Put cumin, garlic, onion and meat in a large pot. Add paprika and chili powder.
Stir to mix all ingredients as you add water to cover.
Simmer for around 1 1/2 hours, adding salt to taste after the chili has cooked for a while.