Al Smith's First Place Chili At The National Cookoff In Tex
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Course : Chili
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

4 pounds course-ground chopped sirloin or -- tenderloin
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1 small cans tomato paste with water -- up to 2 cans
3 1/2 medium onions -- chopped
1 medium bell pepper -- chopped
6 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon sweet basil
1 tablespoon cumin seed or ground cumin
1 tablespoon salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons chili power
 

Preparation:

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.