Chili

Name: Chili
Ingredients: 2 (16 oz.) cans tomatoes, chopped; 4 c. water; 4 lb. ground beef; 2 large onions, diced; 4 Tbsp. shortening; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 bay leaves; 2 tsp. oregano; 4 tsp. ground cumin; 2 tsp. salt or to taste; 6 Tbsp. chili powder; 2 tsp. parsley flakes; cayenne or black pepper to taste; 2 tsp. sugar; 3 to 5 Tbsp. flour; cold water or tomato juice

16 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 (16 oz.) cans tomatoes, chopped
4 c. water
4 lb. ground beef
2 large onions, diced
4 Tbsp. shortening
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 bay leaves
2 tsp. oregano
4 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. salt or to taste
6 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. parsley flakes
cayenne or black pepper to taste
2 tsp. sugar
3 to 5 Tbsp. flour
cold water or tomato juice

Directions

1

Brown beef and onions in shortening.
2

Add tomatoes, garlic, bay leaves, oregano, cumin, salt, chili powder, sugar and pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer.
3

Cook, covered, stirring occasionally for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
4

Add water if chili gets too thick during cooking.
5

Add parsley 30 minutes before chili is ready.
6

Mix flour with cold water or tomato juice to form a paste and add to chili to thicken.
7

Stir thoroughly.