SDear Nancy & Friends,

I don't think I've posted this recipe of my Dad's before; he was a cook in the Navy during
WWII. Growing up, Dad had 2 things he made for us: this Chili Con Carne (THE best; I've made it a few times myself) & chocolate fudge (he used the recipe from an old Settlement cookbook from the 50's). Now that the weather finally cooled down today in northern WI, thought people would appreciate it.

Leonard's Chili Con Carne

2 lbs. beef (round steak best); all fat trimmed off & cut meat into small pieces or cubes
4 Tbsps. chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 Tbsp. flour
4 Tbsp. cooking oil
1/2 Tbsp. salt
1 can of beef consomme added to quart container; add hot tap water to top of container
2 large onions, chopped

Cut meat in small pieces. In a paper/plastic bag add meat to the chili powder, garlic & flour. Shake well until meat completely coated. Add oil to deep, heavy pot & saute onions, stirring constantly. Add meat mixture & brown (approximately 15 minutes). Add salt; gradually pour on hot tap water mixed with one can of consomme, stirring constantly. Simmer (with cover on) one hour or until meat is tender. Optional: add one
can of Mexican or Hot Kidney Beans. Heat thoroughly & serve.

Serves approximately 10-12 people.
NOTE: Our family always liked to have bowls of cottage cheese & shredded cheddar cheese on the table; I personally love cottage cheese on top.

Susan/Superior, WI.
Sue

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