East Texas Red Chili

2 tablespoons Oil
2 pounds Chili meat
2 Large onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 tablespoon Leaf oregano
4 tablespoons Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Salt
28 ounces Can of tomato sauce
28 ounces Can of whole tomatoes
3 cups Water, divided
6 Dried anchor chili peppers, s
1 (4.5 oz) milk chocolate candy

Place oil in a 5 to 6 quart pan with meat and onions. Sauté, stirring
frequently. Add garlic powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and tomato
sauce. Chop the whole tomatoes into large pieces, then add to mixture. Heat
2 cups water to boiling and add anchor peppers. Stir occasionally, until
peppers are soft. Drain and puree in blender. Add peppers to the meat
mixture. Rinse blender with the remaining cup of water and add to the meat
mixture. Add the chocolate candy bar and allow to simmer for approximately 1
hour.

Servings: 10
Home Cookin 4.8 Chapter: Soups