Gringo Chili
List of Ingredients
2Tsp lard, butter or bacon dripping
1/2 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1pound ground beef
2Tbsp ground hot red chili
1Tbsp ground mild red chili
3/4Tsp dried oregano (preferably Mexican) I use regular oregano.
3/4Tsp ground cumin
2medium cloves garlic finely chopped
2-10 1/2-ounce cans tomato soup
1-101/2 ounce can onion soup
2-16-ounce cans kidney beans, drained
Recipe
1.Melt the lard, or butter, drippings in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until it is translucent.
2.Combine the meat with the ground chili, oregano, cumin , and garlic. Add this meat-and spice mixture to the pot. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly.
3.Stir in the tomato soup, onion soup, and beans. Bring a boil, then lower the heat and summer, uncovered, for ½ hour until the liquids cook down and the mixture thickens. Taste and adjust seasonings.
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