Chili

One of my favorite cold weather comfort foods is good ole chili! How many of you have your own version that does NOT come in a can? My recipe originates from one of my favorite cookbooks that "The Chief" brought me from one of his official trips. The cookbook is called "Texas Cowboy Cooking" by Tom Perini. My version is slightly different... Here goes..........

4 pounds of chili-ground meat or (my version) 4 lbs of ground Black Angus hamburger (it's really lean)
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic ( fresh is best!)
1 tsp of ground oregano
1 tsp cumin seed
3 tablespoons of chili powder
2 16 ounce cans of stewed tomatoes ( I used diced)
2 cups of hot water
2 green bell peppers, chopped ( I use a green and a red....just for color)
3 large red and 3 large yellow sweet peppers, chopped
salt to taste
And I add 1 15 ounce can of tomato sauce

Put chili meat, onion and garlic in a heavy skillet ( I like cast iron)
Sear until light colored. (Drain any fat off ) Add oregano, cumin, chili powder, tomatoes, hot water and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer about an hour. Add peppers and salt to tast and continue cooking for 15 additional minutes. Makes 9 large bowls of chili.
Enjoy!! As a side note,,,,, shredded cheddar cheese on top is a great garnish!