L. B. J. Chili Dip

Total Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 6 lbs lean ground beef
• 1/2 lb bacon, fried and crumbled, see note
• 1 cup flour
• 4 (10 1/2 ounce) cans beef consomme
• 6 large onions, minced
• 8 ounces chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 6 lbs sharp cheddar cheese, cut in chunks
• taco chips or tortilla chips

Recipe

• 1 note reserve bacon drippings.
• 2 combine beef and bacon and brown.
• 3 blend the flour in one fourth of the bacon drippings, stirring until smooth. slowly add the consumme, stirring until thickened. add thickened mixture to beef and blend well.
• 4 add onions, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. stir well.
• 5 simmer covered, 1 1/2 hours or until dip consistency. add cheese until well blended. refrigerate for several house before serving.
• 6 serve with taco or tortilla chips.