U.S. Army Chili (1896-1944)

      Yield: 1 Servings

      1    beefsteak (round)

      1 T  hot drippings

      2 T  rice

      1 c  water,Boiling

      1    flour

      1    salt

      1    onion -- (optional)

      2 lg red chile pods,Dried

1 beefsteak (round); 1 Tbs. hot drippings; 2 Tbs. rice; 1 cup boiling water; 2 large dried red chile pods; 1 cup boiling water; flour, salt, and onion (optional).

Cut steak in small pieces. Put in frying pan with hot drippings, cup

of hot water, and rice. Cover closely and cook slowly until tender.

Remove seeds and parts of veins from chile pods. Cover with second

cup of boiling water and let stand until cool. Then squeeze them in

the hand until the water is thick and red. If not thick enough, add a

little flour. Season with salt and a little onion, if desired. Pour