Alamo Texas Chili – AllSpice Culinarium

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp. Bacon Drippings
• 1 1/2 Large Onions, Chopped
• 4 lbs. Beef Stew Meat
• 5 Cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped
• 2 Tbsp. Ancho Chile, Crushed
• 4 Tbsp. Texas Chili Seasoning
• 1/2 Tbsp. Cumin, Ground
• 2 Tbsp. Paprika, Smoked Sweet
• 1 tsp. Oregano, Mexican
• 3 10 oz. Cans Tomato Sauce
• 1 6 oz. Can Tomato Paste
• 2 C. Water or Beef Stock
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt, Fine
• 1/8 C. Parsley (Optional)
• 1 Fresh Jalapeño Pepper, Seeded & Minced (Optional)