Something I've developed over the years. I've met some that thought it was too hot, but never met anyone that didn't love it.


1 pound Cubed steak ( I use sirloin)
1 pound ground meat (I prefer venison or bison, but lean ground beef will work)
1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
1 14 oz can black beans
1 cup water
1 teaspoon flour
1/4 cup red hot chili pepper, dried and ground
2 garlic cloves finely chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon basil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 sticks of cinnamon
2 habanero peppers finely chopped
1/2 cup cilantro chopped
1/2 cup Jack Daniels



Directions

Throw in the meat. All of it. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is mostly browned but some pink spots still remain

Add the tomatos with juice, ground chile, garlic, oregano, paprika, 1 teaspoon of the cumin, 2 cinnamon sticks, water, and the salt.

Stir to blend.

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour. Stir occasionally.

Taste and adjust seasonings, adding the cayenne pepper, beans, and 1 teaspoon of flour. Remove cinnamon sticks.

Simmer, uncovered, 1 hour longer.

Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of the cumin, add Jack Daniels.

Simmer, uncovered, 1/2 hour longer.

Add cilantro and habanero to the mix.

Simmer, uncovered, 1/4 hour longer.

Serve garnished with red onion.

:drool:

sooo gonna make that wehn i get home....

Killer recipe Bo. I've never used teh cinnamon before and I'll definately try it next batch. I can't always get habaneros here but I find canned chipotles are a great smokey option.

I don't use ground beef anymore and I find blade steak (stewing beef) and pork shoulder chops make a great combo.

Also I brown the meat in small batches on high heat and deglaze with some vermouth or wine.

:drool: pretty close to mine. I have to try the cinnamon thing. I'll make it for ashley soon......and I will use Venison if I have any ground......and I won't tell her that there is venison in it until after she eats it and enjoys it and tells me how good it is and to compliment you.....then I will tell her and she will make the dry heave gagging sound......she don't like the idea of eating something that wasn't bought from the store.....even though I have reassured her many times that there is no lead in it because I used an all copper bullet and the bullet stayed completely intact until it exited through the other side. :shrug: