Ingredients

  • 3 lb. good ground beef
  • 2 buds garlic
  • 6 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. comino seed
  • 1 huge onion, chopped
  • 1 small can tomato paste
  • 1 small can Ranch Style beans (optional)
  • 1 large can tomato juice or V-8
  • 4 bouillon beef cubes
  • pepper to taste

Method

  • Saute beef and chopped onion.
  • Add chili powder and comino seed.
  • Saute a few minutes.
  • Don't burn!
  • Add tomato paste and mix well, then add tomato juice or V-8 to make soupy.
  • Next, add beans (optional) and bouillon cubes.
  • Simmer several hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Heat should be low enough so the mixture bubbles now and then.
  • Serve with a scoop of rice on top and side dish of crushed jalapeno or red pepper for twang.
  • The longer you cook it, the better it gets.
  • Serves 10 normal chili-heads, 6 Texans.