Homemade Chili
Ingredients:
2
lb
Coarsely Ground Chuck
4
md
Onions
3
Cloves Garlic
28
oz
Canned Tomatoes, Undrained
1 1/2
lb
Canned Pinto Beans
2
ts
Salt
1/4
c
Chili Powder
1
tb
Oregano
1 1/2
ts
Cayenne Pepper
5
c
Cold Water
Method:
If possible use Mexican oregano and chili powder.
1 t of each is pretty warm, so be careful.
Brown beef.
Drain, leaving a small amount of drippings.
Chop onions into small pieces.
Crush garlic.
Saute onions and garlic until the onions are transparent.
Add oregano, salt and beef.
Stir well.
Remove from heat.
In a large pot, add the above meat mixture to the pot.
Pour the tomato juice into the pot.
Cut the tomatos into pieces and add to the pot.
Add the beans, with juice, chili powder and cayenne pepper, stir well.
Place over heat, add cold water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer, cook uncovered for 1-1/2 hours or longer.
The juice of this chili becomes thick and creamy.