Genuine Texas Chili

10 Servings

3 lb chuck roast, trimmed of all
2 lb lean beef, Ground
2 lg onions, coarsely chopped
5 cl garlic, finely chopped
3 T cumin seed
1 T salt
2 t black pepper, Fresh Ground
1/2 t cayenne, -or-
1/2 t red pepper, Ground
3 T chili powder
2 28 oz. cans tomatoes, peeled
2 15 oz. cans tomato sauce
14 oz red enchilada sauce
1 1/2 c water
Grind beef with coarse blade of grinder or cit into small pieces, larger than regular ground beef. Combine meats, onions and garlic in large kettle or Dutch oven. Brown, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
Add seasonings, stirring to mix well. Shred tomatoes by hand so that both tomatoes and juices will fall into pot.
Stir in tomato and enchilada sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer over low heat 1 1/2 hours.
Add water and cook 1 1/2 hours longer. Cool. Skim grease. Adjust seasonings, if necessary.