MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05 Title: Sam Huddleston's Chili Categories: Chili, Main dish, Ok Yield: 6 servings -formatted by S.Grabowski 2 tb Whole cumin 2 md Onion, diced 3 Garlic cloves Vegetable oil 3 1/2 lb Lean beef, cut in 1/2"cubes 2 tb Paprika 6 tb Chili powder Water Salt to taste Cracker meal *OR* Browned flour for tightener In a skillet, slightly toast the whole cumin. To wake up the flavors crush them with a rolling pin. Powdered cumin may be substituted, but do not toast. Saute onion and garlic in a little oil until transparent. In same skillet, add a little more oil and sear meat until it has a greyish color. Put cumin, onion, garlic and meat in a large vessel. Add paprika and chili powder, stirring to mix all ingredients, as you add enough water to cover. Simmer for about 1 1/2 hours, adding salt to taste after the chili has cooked somewhat. Make a paste of the crackermeal or browned flour by mixing with a little water. About 10 minutes before chili is ready, stir in this tightener, and cook until chili is thick. AUTHOR'S NOTE: Sam Huddleston is the author of the Tex-Mex Cook Book FROM: The Great American Chili Book MMMMM