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| − | '''Pedernales River Chili''' was American President Lyndon Johnson's favorite [[ | + | |
| + | '''Pedernales River Chili''' was American President Lyndon Johnson's favorite [[chili con carne|chili con carne]] recipe. It was named after the location of his Texas Hill Country ranch. The recipe calls for leaving out the traditional [[Beef|beef]] [[Suet|suet]] (on doctor's orders after his heart attack while he was U.S. Senate Majority Leader) and also adds [[Tomato|tomatoes]] and [[Onion|onions]]. LBJ preferred [[Venison|venison]], when available, over beef; Hill Country deer were thought to be leaner than most. First Lady Lady Bird Johnson had it printed up on cards as a mail-out because of the many thousands of requests the White House received for the recipe. | ||
The recipe is originally from Zephyr Wright, the Johnson's family cook. | The recipe is originally from Zephyr Wright, the Johnson's family cook. | ||
==Ingredients== | ==Ingredients== | ||
| − | *4 [[ | + | *4 [[Pound|lbs]] (1.8 {{kg}}) course ground [[Meat|meat]], [[venison|venison]] preferred |
| − | *1 large [[ | + | *1 large [[Onion|onion]], chopped |
| − | *2 cloves [[ | + | *2 cloves [[Garlic|garlic]], finely chopped |
| − | *1 [[ | + | *1 [[Teaspoon|teaspoon]] dried [[Oregano|oregano]] (preferable to fresh [[Oregano|oregano]], which grows wild in central Texas) |
| − | *1 teaspoon powdered [[ | + | *1 teaspoon powdered [[Cumin|cumin]] |
| − | *6 teaspoons [[ | + | *6 teaspoons [[Chili Powder|chili powder]] (or more, to taste) |
| − | *2 cans (16-[[ | + | *2 cans (16-[[Ounce|oz.]]/500[[g|g]]) whole [[Tomato|tomatoes]] |
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Salt|salt]] to taste |
| − | *2 [[ | + | *2 [[Cup|cups]] (470 [[mL|mL]]) hot water |
==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
| − | #[[ | + | #[[browning|Brown]] meat, onion, and garlic in a large [[skillet|skillet]]. |
| − | #Add rest of ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and [[ | + | #Add rest of ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and [[simmer|simmer]] for about an hour. |
#Skim off grease. Serves 10-12. | #Skim off grease. Serves 10-12. | ||
| − | [[Category:Venison | + | [[Category:Venison Recipes]] |
| − | [[Category:Southwestern | + | [[Category:Southwestern American cuisines]] |
| − | [[Category:Chili | + | |
| − | [[Category:Stew | + | [[Category:Chili Recipes]] |
| + | [[Category:Stew Recipes]] | ||
[[Category:Recipes_with_metric_units|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:Recipes_with_metric_units|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:29, 10 May 2012
Pedernales River Chili was American President Lyndon Johnson's favorite chili con carne recipe. It was named after the location of his Texas Hill Country ranch. The recipe calls for leaving out the traditional beef suet (on doctor's orders after his heart attack while he was U.S. Senate Majority Leader) and also adds tomatoes and onions. LBJ preferred venison, when available, over beef; Hill Country deer were thought to be leaner than most. First Lady Lady Bird Johnson had it printed up on cards as a mail-out because of the many thousands of requests the White House received for the recipe. The recipe is originally from Zephyr Wright, the Johnson's family cook.
Ingredients
- 4 lbs (1.8 kg) course ground meat, venison preferred
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferable to fresh oregano, which grows wild in central Texas)
- 1 teaspoon powdered cumin
- 6 teaspoons chili powder (or more, to taste)
- 2 cans (16-oz./500g) whole tomatoes
- salt to taste
- 2 cups (470 mL) hot water
