Title: Texas/two Fingers Chili
Categories: Chili
Yield: 6 Servings

2 tb Oil,vegetable
3 lb Beef,coarse grind
2 Garlic cloves
5 tb Red chile,mild,ground
1 tb Cumin
1 1/2 ts Cayenne pepper
1 tb Oregano,dried,pref. Mexican
1 tb Salt
2 c Tequila
6 c Water
1/2 c Corn flour(masa harina)
2 tb Chile caribe
1 ts Hot pepper sauce,liquid

1. Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the meat to
the pot. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally,
until the meat is evenly browned.~ 2. Stir in the garlic, ground chile,
cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt, tequila, water, and corn flour(masa
harina). Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for
about 1 1/2 hours.~ 3. Taste and adjust seasonings. If desired, add the
crushed chile pepper and the optional hot pepper sauce and simmer,
uncovered, for 1/2 hour longer.~