Homemade Chili

Name: Homemade Chili
Ingredients: 2 lb. ground beef; 1 Tbsp. shortening; 1 large onion; 1 clove garlic; 1 can chili powder; 1 can tomato puree; 1 qt. mashed canned tomatoes; 1 c. catsup; 1 Tbsp. whole cumin seed; 1 Tbsp. red pepper (1/4 tsp. for milder flavor); 2 bay leaves; 1 qt. hot water

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 lb. ground beef
1 Tbsp. shortening
1 large onion
1 clove garlic
1 can chili powder
1 can tomato puree
1 qt. mashed canned tomatoes
1 c. catsup
1 Tbsp. whole cumin seed
1 Tbsp. red pepper (1/4 tsp. for milder flavor)
2 bay leaves
1 qt. hot water

Directions

1

Chop onion and garlic (fine), browning in shortening.
2

Add chili powder and bay leaves.
3

Add meat.
4

Add puree, mashed tomatoes and water, then cook slowly for 1/2 hour, or until meat is done.
5

Thicken with 1/2 cup flour or enough to thicken it. Salt to taste.