Mom's Chili

By SMorrissey

This is my version of my dad's chili. The new Chrapliwy's version.
Without the beans it makes great chili for chili dogs.
I like add some of the chili powder and some taco seasonings when browning the beef. Adjust the seasonings and the consistency to your taste.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef, ground for chili
• 1 onion - chopped
• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14 ounce) can of beef broth
• 1 large can of whole tomatoes
• 2 cups water
• 4 T. Taco Seasonings (I use the large container from Costco)
• 1/2 cup chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 large can of chili beans
• 1 can of kidney beans
• 1 can of pinto beans
• 2 tablespoons masa harina flour (optional)
• 1/4 cup hot water

Preparation

Step 1

1 saute onions till soft then add garlic, saute till soft add beef and brown with 2 tablespoons of taco seasonings and 1 T. chili powder,drain.
2 Add tomato sauce, beef broth and simmer 1 hour
3 add remaining ingredients cover and simmer stirring occasionally.
Optional
4 Dissolve 2 tablespoons masa into 1/4 cup hot water to make a thick, but flowable mixture.
5 Add masa mixture to chili. 6 Cover and simmer another 15-20 minutes.

Note:
if you leave out all the beans it makes a great chili for hot dogs