Title: Serendipity's Southern Chili
Categories: Chili Bean
Yield: 8 Servings
| 4 | tb | Butter |
| 1 | | Onion,large,coarsely chopped |
| 4 | lb | Beef,lean,hamburger grind |
| 8 | tb | Red chile,hot,ground |
| 4 | tb | Red chile,mild,ground |
| 3 | tb | Cumin,ground |
| 3 | | Garlic cloves,medium,crushed |
| 1 | tb | Black pepper,freshly ground |
| 1 | tb | Salt |
| 1 | tb | Sugar |
| 1 | cn | Tomatoes,whole(12oz ea) |
| 4 | cn | Kidney beans,w/H2O(16oz ea) |
1. Melt the butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onion and
cook until it is translucent.~ 2. Combine the meat with the ground chile,
cumin, garlic, and pepper. Add this meat-and-spice mixture to the pot.
Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the
meat is evenly browned.~ 3. Stir in the remainig ingredients. Bring to a
boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for at least 4 hours but
as many as 8 if possible. Stir occasionally. Taste and adjust seasonings.~