Tokyo tom's bonzai chili

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonVegetable oil
4½poundsGround beef
⅓cupChili powder
⅓cupInstant minced onion
1tablespoonGround cumin
2teaspoonsInstant minced garlic
1teaspoonGround black pepper
1teaspoonRobert's Spice Blend
(recipe follows)
1teaspoonSalt
⅛teaspoonGround red pepper
1Bay leaf
13¾ounceCan, beef broth
29ouncesCan, tomato sauce

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat oil until hot; add beef and cook, breaking up meat, until brown, about 5 minutes; drain off any accumulated liquid. Add chili powder, onion, cumin, garlic, black pepper, Robert's Spice Blend, salt, red pepper, and bay leaf; stir until beef is coated. Stir in tomato sauce and beef broth; simmer, covered, tunil flavors blend, about 1 hour. Remove bay leaf before serving.