Beefy Chili

Directions

1. 1
   Brown hamburger meat in large skillet.
2. 2
   While browning, make chili paste.
3. 3
   Take 6 to 8 dried chili pods, remove some seeds, leave some in for flavor.
4. 4
   Remove stems.
5. 5
   Put in blender with about 1/2 cup warm water or so just enough to make a paste.
6. 6
   Too wet will be difficult.
7. 7
   When hamburger meat is browned, drain fat.
8. 8
   Add chili paste, oregano, cumin and garlic cloves.
9. 9
   Add salt to taste.
10. 10
    Brown mixture well, Don't burn!
11. 11
    Add 4 tablespoons of flour.
12. 12
    Brown this, immediately remove from heat.
13. 13
    In another large saucepan, add tomato sauce and red wine.
14. 14
    Add browned mixture.
15. 15
    Simmer, simmer, simmer(3 hours or more) you can do this in slow cooker.
16. 16
    Thin if necessary, salt to taste, adjust cumin and oregano as needed, thse flavors strenghten with cooking(cumin tends to add a sweet hint of taste.