Another variation.
| 3 tbsp |
Fat |
Bacon grease works well |
| 1 large |
Onion |
Sliced |
| 1 1/2 lb |
Ground beef |
Preferably lean ground |
| 15 oz can |
Tomatoes |
Plum work nicely |
| 6 oz can |
Tomato paste |
|
| 1 1/2 tsp |
Chili powder |
|
| 2 cans |
Kidney beans |
|
| 1 tsp |
Salt |
|
| 1 tsp |
Sugar |
|
| 1/2 tsp |
Cinnamon |
Ground |
| 1/2 tsp |
Nutmeg |
Ground |
| 1/2 tsp |
Cloves |
Ground |
| 1 large |
Bay leaf |
|
| 4 cloves |
Garlic |
Minced |
Melt the fat in a frying pan over medium heat. add the onions and cook until
tender. Remove and set aside.
Brown the beef, stirring to cook it evenly.
Put the tomatoes and tomato paste into a saucepan. Add the meat and onions.
Mix in all the spices and the water. Cover and simmer for an hour, stirring
occasionally to prevent sticking. Add the kidney beans and simmer for another 15
minutes.
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