chili con carne-casa rio restaurant style

9 Pinches
Yes, IL
Updated on Jul 29, 2015

This is a really good copy cat recipe and it isn't for sissies. I think the best way to eat this is out of a bowl with warm corn tortillas as your scoop. Shredded cheese optional.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds beef round steak, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
  • 1 pound boneless pork steak, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground jalapenos
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 6 tablespoons ancho chilies, seeded and ground
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons chili powder
  • ROUX
  • 3 tablespoons masa harina
  • - water

How To Make chili con carne-casa rio restaurant style

  • Step 1
    Deseed and clean ancho chili pods-Soak for 1 hour in hot water-Drain and grind-set aside.
  • Step 2
    Place pork and beef cubes into a large stock pot.
  • Step 3
    Fill with water to cover meat.
  • Step 4
    Bring to a simmer over medium high heat.
  • Step 5
    Add jalapeños, garlic, salt, cumin, ancho chili pod paste and pepper-bring to a boil, reduce heat to a slow simmer and cook until done, around 90 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Add chili powder and mix all ingredients well.
  • Step 7
    Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Step 8
    Remove from heat and thicken with Masa roux. To make roux add enough water to make a medium slurry. Check after 5 minutes-you will need to add a little more water.

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

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