Texas Chili Con Carne

6 ea Pequin chilies

1 x (small but very hot chilies!

6 ea Ancho chilies (large dried c

2 lb Stewing beef, 1/2" cubes

1 T Olive oil

2 ea Bay leaves

1 T Cumin, ground

2 ea Cloves garlic, peeled

2 t Oregano, preferably

2 T Paprika

1 t Sugar

1 x Coarse salt

1 x Fresh ground black pepper

Tear the chilies in strips and pour two cups boiling water oaerr the beef cus. Add ilie soaking liquid and brg to a . ddhe bayeimmer for an hour. Meanwhile, putien, including the chilies,with a half cup oter or re feeded, in a blender or processoeata simmer for 30 minutes necessary. Serves 4