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Title: Tucson Jailhouse Chili
Categories: Chili Southwest Main
Yield: 6 Servings

1 Onion
6 Cloves garlic, peeled
2lbGround beef
1cnDiced green chilies (4 oz)
1cnJalapeno peppers (4 oz)
1cnDiced tomatoes (12 oz)
1cnTomato paste (6 oz)
6tbChili powder (or more)
3tsGround cumin
1tbVinegar
2tbBrown sugar
1tbSalad oil
1lbPinto or kidney beans, cooked and drained
  Salt
  Pepper
  Grated sharp Cheddar cheese (garnish)
  Sliced green onions (garnish)

Dice onion; saute in heavy Dutch oven. Dice garlic and add when onions are clear. Stir for 30 seconds; add ground beef, green chilis, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, vinegar, brown sugar, oil and drained beans. Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours (DO NOT BOIL). Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with cheese and green onion. Serve with corn chips.

Makes 6 servings.

[Family Circle GREAT IDEAS Vol 12 No 4] Posted by Fred Peters. (and taste tested by Bud Cloyd)

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