Ingredients
- 1 Teaspoon powdered garlic
- 1 Teaspoon curry powder or ground red pepper (you decide)
- 2 Pounds regular hamburger, (not lean preferable)
- 102 Ounces Kidney Beans (large cans)
- ¼ Teaspoon fines herbs
- ¼ Teaspoon celery seed
- 1 Large onion, diced into medium size
- 5 Tablespoons Chili Powder (adjust to taste)
- 3 Pounds Canned Tomatoes, unsalted
- 1 and ½ Teaspoons Salt
- Pinch of thyme
Method
- Brown the hamburger, onion, garlic and chili powder together, breaking up lumps of meat until crumbled.
- Add everything else and bring to a boil.
- Cook covered one hour and uncovered for one hour at a very slow low boil (bubble). Remember to stir frequently---about every 10 minutes depending on your Chili pot!!
Note: All ingredients can be varied with impugnity. Vary the amount of chili powder according to taste and strength of the powder, which varies according to brand and age. Dark red kidney beans are the best rather than the lighter shades.
