Chili Con Carne-Casa Rio Recipe - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb pork, 3/4 inch cube
3 lbs beef, 3/4 inch cube
1 1/2 tablespoons ground jalapenos
1 1/2 tablespoons ground fresh garlic
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin (comino)
6 tablespoons fresh ancho chilies, pods seeded and ground
2 teaspoons black pepper
6 tablespoons good quality chili powder
Roux
made from masa corn flour
water, as needed

Preparation

Deseed and clean ancho chili pods.
Soak for 1 hour in hot water.
Drain and grind.
Reserve.
Place pork and beef cubes into a large stock pot.
Fill with water to cover meat.
Bring to a simmer over medium high heat.
Add jalapenos, garlic, salt, cumin, ancho chili pod paste and pepper.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer and cook until meat is done.
Add chili powder and mix all ingredients well.
Simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and thicken with Masa roux.