Good Chili

Name: Good Chili
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. lard or bacon drippings; 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 3 lb. lean ground beef; 2 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 Tbsp. ground hot red chile peppers (cayenne or Serrano); 1 Tbsp. ground mild red chile peppers; 1/4 c. chili powder; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 1/2 tsp. salt

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. lard or bacon drippings
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
3 lb. lean ground beef
2 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 Tbsp. ground hot red chile peppers (cayenne or Serrano)
1 Tbsp. ground mild red chile peppers
1/4 c. chili powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

1

Melt lard or drippings in large pot over medium heat.
2

Add onion; cook until translucent.
3

Add meat and garlic; cook until meat is brown.
4

Add tomato sauce, red chile peppers, chili powder, cumin and salt.
5

Stir to coat meat.
6

Add water to cover meat. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2 to 2 1/4 hours, stirring frequently.
7

Add water as needed to prevent liquid from cooking away.
8

Serves 8 to 10.