Gringo Chili

By Thom7747

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons lard, butter or bacon drippings
• 1/2 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 pound beef round, coarse grind
• 2 tablespoons red chili pepper, hot, ground
• 1 tablespoon red chili pepper, mild, ground
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 cans tomato soup
• 1 can onion soup
• 2 cans kidney beans

Preparation

Step 1

Melt the lard, butter or drippings in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
1. Add the onion and cook until it is translucent.

Combine the meat with the ground chili, oregano, cumin, and garlic.
1. Add this meat-and-spice mixture to the pot.
2. Break up and lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.
3. Stir in the tomato soup, onion soup, and beans.
4. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for ½ hour until the liquids cook down and the mixture thickens.

Taste and adjust seasonings.