LYNDON JOHNSON'S Chili CON CARNE
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Chili
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2       lb           Lean ground chuck or round steak
   1       large        Onion -- diced
   2       cloves       Garlic -- crushed
                        Tabasco sauce
   1       t            Ground oregano
   1       t            Cumin seeds
   2       tb           Chili powder
   2       cn           Whole tomatoes, 14 1/2 oz ea
   2       cn           Kidney beans, (14 1/2 oz ea)
   2       c            Water
 

Preparation:

In a large heavy skillet, sear meat with onion and garlic until lightly browned. Add 5 or more shakes of Tabasco (to taste) and rest of ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover. Simmer about 1 1/2 hours. Stir occasionally. Skim off fat as it cooks out. TIPS: Chili taste best after refrigerating overnight then reheating.