Tailgate Chili

Directions

1. 1
   In large Dutch oven, cook ground chuck, onion and garlic on medium-high heat until meat is brown and onion and garlic are tender.
2. 2
   Drain off fat.
3. 3
   Return to heat.
4. 4
   Add tomatoes and seasonings and mix well.
5. 5
   When bubbly, reduce heat to low.
6. 6
   Cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
7. 7
   At end of 2 hours, add beans and simmer for 15 minutes longer.
8. 8
   Pour hot chili into wide mouth thermos.
9. 9
   Pour into insulated mugs for easy serving.
10. 10
    Yields 10 (1 cup) servings.