The " Rock Your World" Chili

Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 lb smoked bacon
• 3 -4 lbs chuck
• 2 large onions
• 2 -4 garlic cloves (optional)
• 2 tablespoons good chili powder
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• salt
• water
• masa harina (or cornstarch and water)

Recipe

• 1 in a heavy pot, render the bacon until crisp, then add the meat and fry in batches so it browns. scoop out the meat and set aside.
• 2 cook the onions and garlic in the fat until soft. if you're worried about health, drain off the extra fat at this point.
• 3 add the chile powder, paprika, cumin and salt; fry for bit and put the meat back in pan. toss everything around so it's well coated. add enough water to cover, put a heavy lid on it and simmer for a couple hours.
• 4 when it's close to serving, stir in some masa harina or cornstarch and water to thicken a little.
• 5 serve it with chopped onion, chiles, and cilantro if you want.