hemingway's chili

18 Pinches
Updated on Aug 17, 2014

IN 2013 while preserving many of Ernest Hemingway's articles, letters, etc. at his home in Havana,Cuba the JFK library found a recipe including India Relish. I have created a version of this condiment that results in an amazing and extremely flavorful revolution in traditional Chili.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 2 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds lean tri-tip
  • 1 can chicken broth
  • 1 can beef broth
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 tbl tablespoons hot new mexico chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons mild/ light new mexico chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • - louisiana hot sauce to taste
  • - heaping tbl of india relish

How To Make hemingway's chili

  • Step 1
    rinse meat and lightly brown in small batches until grey in color and add to pot
  • Step 2
    add broth and tomato sauce and 1/3 of the spices and bring to a boil. reduce for two hours
  • Step 3
    add the 1/3 of the spices and simmer on low for 30 minutes.
  • Step 4
    add the remaining spices and simmer for 30 minutes,
  • Step 5
    adjust to taste with small amounts of Louisiana Hot sauce Cumin or salt. Add more broth if needed for tender meat.
  • Step 6
    Top with heaping tablespoon of India Relish

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Category: Beef
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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