Chili Primero
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon smoked ⓘ
- 4 pounds beef, round steak cut up ⓘ
- 56 ounces tomatoes, canned ⓘ
- 15 ounces tomato sauce ⓘ
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 7 ounces green chili peppers ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper diced ⓘ
- 4 ounces cactus pickled, diced ⓘ
- 2 cups onions chopped ⓘ
- 2 cups green bell peppers chopped ⓘ
- 1 cup parsley leaves minced
- 2 teaspoons coriander ground ⓘ
- 3 cloves garlic minced ⓘ
- 8 teaspoons cumin ground ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika ⓘ
- 2 teaspoons salt ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons mild chili powder ⓘ
- 1/2 cup masa harina ⓘ
Instructions
- In large skillet, brown bacon; drain and set aside, reserving grease.
- In same skillet, brown round steak.
- Put browned round steak and bacon pieces in large stockpot.
- Stir in tomatoes with liquid, tomato sauce, tomato paste, green chilies, jalapenos and cactus.
- Heat to simmering.
- In same skillet, saute onions in 1/2 reserved bacon grease until transparent.
- Add to stockpot.
- Repeat with green peppers.
- Stir in parsley, coriander, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, lemon juice and chili powders.
- Cook over low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Sprinkle masa harina over soup and stir.
- Simmer covered for 4 hours.
- Garnish each serving with sour cream and shredded cheese.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
1057
kcal
53% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).