Chili II

Chili

1 lb. ground beef or pork 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced or 1/8 t. garlic powder 1 can tomatoes, cut up (16 oz) 1 can red kidney beans, drained (16 oz) 1/2 cup water or beer 1/2 of a 6 oz. can tomato past (1/3 cup) 2 to 3 t. chili powder 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. dried basil, crushed Chopped onion and shredded cheddar cheese for garnish (optional)

Use your hand to crumble the meat into a large pan. Stir in onion and garlic or garlic powder. Cook over medium heat until meat is browned. Stir occasionally. Drain off fat. Stir in the undrained tomatoes, drained kidney beans, beer or water, tomato paste, chili powder salt and dried crushed basil. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer mixture for 20 minutes. Ladle into soup bowls. Top with chopped onion and shredded cheese if desired. Serves 4 to 6 Source: My Old Recipes

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