Chili H. Allen Smith

Recipes Ingredients:

2 tb Butter
3 tb Red chile,hot,ground
4 lb Beef sirloin,coarse grind
1 tb Oregano,dried,pref. Mexican
6 oz Tomato paste
1/2 ts Basil
4 c Water
1 tb Cumin
3 Onions
1 Salt
1 Bell pepper(s)
1 Pepper
4 Garlic cloves

Recipe Instructions:

1. Heat the oil or Butter (or a blend of the two) in a heavy 4-quart pot over medium heat. Add the Meat to the pot. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the Meat is evenly browned.~ 2. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 3 hours. Stir occasionally and add more water if necessary. Taste and adjust seasoning.~