Description

Lady Bird Johnson was a fantastic cook. She made this wonderful chili for her family and now you can make it for your own, too.

Ingredients

• 4 lb. chili meat, coarsely ground round steak or well-trimmed chuck (chili-grind)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 t. ground oregano
• 1 t. comino seed (or ground cumin)
• 6 t. chili powder
• 1 1/2 c. canned, whole tomatoes
• 2 to 6 generous dashes Liquid hot pepper sauce
• 2 c. hot water
• salt, to taste

Steps

1. Place beef, onion and garlic in a large, heavy pan or Dutch oven. Cook until light in color. Add oregano, comino seed, chili powder, tomatoes, hot pepper sauce, salt and hot water. Bring to a boil; lower heat; simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
2. Skim off and discard fat during cooking.
3. 10-12 servings.