Hot Texas Chili

If you like it hot, this is it. Have the firestation on standby.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  vegetable oil
• 3  lbs lean beef chuck, well trimmed
• 1  cup red onion, chopped
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 3  tablespoons chili powder
• 2  teaspoons ground cumin
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 2  teaspoons habanero sauce (Tabasco makes a good one)
• 3  cups water
• 4  ounces green chilies, chopped
• 8  ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Cut beef into 1-inch cubes Heat oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add beef 1/3 at a time and cook until browned on all sides; remove from pan and set aside.
3. Add onion and garlic to pan and cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.
4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt and Habanero Sauce; cook 1 minute.
5. Add water, chilies and browned meat and bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours until beef is tender.
6. Serve with cheese.
7. -------------------------.
8. Slow cooking instructions:
9. Put onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, Habanero sauce, water and chilies in a slow cooker, stir to mix everything up.
10. Add beef and set on high cook 6-8 hrs (till beef is tender).
11. Serve with cheese.