Message 344 of 927

Barbecue Beef Chili

Barbecue Beef Chili Meats

4 lb course-ground chopped meat
olive oil or butter
1 sm cans tomato paste with water up to 2 cans
OR fresh tomatoes finely chopped
OR canned tomatoes pressed through a colander
3 1/2 med onions chopped
1 x bell pepper chopped
6 x cloves garlic minced
1 tbl oregano
1/2 tsp sweet basil
1 tbl cumin seed or ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
3 tbl (or more) chili power
OR some chili pods

In a 4-quart pot, brown meat in oil or butter or in a blend of the two. Add the remaining ingredients, Simmer 2-3 hours with the lid on.
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