Wheat and Meat Chili Recipe by TwT

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Wheat and Meat Chili Recipe

1 c Wheat kernels, whole
1/4 c Lard
2 Onions
1 1/2 lb Beef, coarse grind
2 T Red chile, hot, ground
2 T Red chile, mild, ground
3 Garlic cloves
1/2 t Oregano, dried, pref. Mexican
2 t Cumin
1 t Salt
1/2 t Chile caribe
8 oz Green chiles, diced
8 oz Tomato paste
32 oz Tomato juice

1. In a heavy saucepan, boil the presoaked wheat, covered, for 1 hour in
the water used for soaking. Add more water as the kernels cook, if
necessary.~

2. Melt the suet or lard in a large heavy pot over medium-high
heat. Remove the rendered suet pieces, add the onions to the pot, and cook
until they are translucent.~

3. Combine the beef with the ground chile,
garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt to taste. Add this beef-and-spice mixture
to the pot with the onions. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook,
stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned. Stir in the
caribe, green chiles, tomato paste, and tomato juice.~

4. Drain the wheat,
reserving the liquid, and stir in the kernels. Bring to a boil, then lower
the heat and simmer uncovered, for 1 hour. If the chili begins to get too
dry, add some of the liquid the wheat was cooked in. Taste and adjust
seasonings.~