Ingredients

  • 5 lb. ground beef
  • 2 Tbsp. salad oil
  • water (to cover)
  • 4 medium onions, chopped
  • 1/3 to 1/2 c. chili powder
  • 6 bay leaves
  • 1/2 (2 oz.) bottle hot sauce
  • 6 chili peppers, chopped
  • 1 (14 oz.) bottle catsup
  • 2/3 c. steak sauce
  • 1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce
  • dash of garlic powder
  • dash of onion salt
  • 2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
  • 2 (16 oz.) cans tomatoes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • tomato juice (optional)
  • 6 (16 oz.) cans kidney beans (optional)

Method

  • Brown ground beef in salad oil in heavy pan.
  • Add water.
  • Add remaining ingredients (except tomato juice).
  • Cover and simmer over low heat for about 2 hours, stirring frequently.
  • If additional liquid is needed, add tomato juice.
  • Serve hot with crackers. Yield:
  • 15 to 18 servings.