Al Smith’s First Place Chili

Al Smith's First Place Chili - Meat Only (no beans)

May 14, 2019

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Ingredients
  • 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 centiliters garlic
  • minced
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet basil
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seed or ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons chili power
  • (or more) OR some chili pods
Directions
  • Step 1 In a 4-quart pot, brown meat in oil or butter or in a blend of the two. Add the remaining ingredients,
  • Step 2 Simmer 2-3 hours with the lid on.