Chili

Directions

1. 1
   Peel and chop the onion to measure 1 cup. Peel and finely chop the garlic.
2. 2
   In a 3-quart saucepan, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked.
3. 3
   Place a strainer or colander in the sink; line with a double thickness of paper towels.
4. 4
   Pour the beef mixture into the strainer to drain. Return beef mixture to saucepan; discard paper towels and any juices in the bowl.
5. 5
   Into the beef, stir the chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper sauce and tomatoes with their liquid.
6. 6
   Heat the mixture to boiling over high heat. Once mixture is boiling, reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently. Cover with lid; cook 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
7. 7
   Stir in the beans with their liquid.
8. 8
   Heat to boiling over high heat. Once mixture is boiling, reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently. Cook uncovered about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until desired thickness.