Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      pounds        course-ground chopped sirloin or -- tenderloin
                        olive oil or butter
   1      small         cans tomato paste with water -- up to 2 cans
                        OR fresh tomatoes -- finely chopped
                        OR canned tomatoes pressed -- through a colander
   3 1/2  medium        onions -- chopped
   1                    bell pepper -- chopped
   6      cloves        garlic -- minced
   1      tablespoon    oregano
     1/2  teaspoon      sweet basil
   1      tablespoon    cumin seed or ground cumin
                        salt and pepper to taste
   3      tablespoons   (or more) chili power
                        OR some chili pods

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.