Original Dallas Jail House Chili No. 3523 Yields 4 Servings
2 Cups Beef Suet 1 1/2 tsp Dried Sweet Red Chile
4 Lb Coarsely Ground Beef Pods, Ground
3 Cloves Garlic, Crushed 3 Cups Water
1 1/2 Tbls Paprika 8 oz Canned Beef Broth
3 tsp Gebhardts Chile Powder 4 oz Canned Tomato Paste
1 tsp Cumin Seeds – Masa Harina
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp White Pepper, Ground
Melt the suet in a large, heavy skillet or kettle. Add the ground beef, chopped garlic and seasonings. Cover. Cook over very low heat, stirring occasionally, for 4 hours. Add the water, broth and tomato paste. Continue cooking until the stew thickens slightly (about 1 hour). Add masa harina as needed to thicken the chili as desired.