Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

3 lb beef,ground or cubed
1/4 c olive oil
1 qt water
2 bay leaves
8 dry chilie pods *or*
6 T chili powder
3 t salt
10 garlic cloves,chopped
1 t cumin
1 t oregano
1 t cayenne
1/2 t ground black pepper,fresh
1 T sugar
3 T paprika
1/4 t cocoa (optional)
3 T flour
6 T cornmeal

In a six-quart pot, sear meat in hot olive oil, stirring constantly
over high heat until grey, but not brown. Add water and mix well. Add
bay leaves now, but remove and discard after 15 minutes of cooking.
Simmer covered 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add remaining
ingredients, except for flour and cornmeal. Cocoa should be added
now. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 30 minutes. Skim off any excess
fat. Adjust seasonings and add flour and cornmeal blended with a
little cold water to make a paste. Cook, stirring constantly to
prevent sticking, until chili is the desired consistency.

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