Tulsa fire department chili

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsGround beef
2cans(10 1/2 oz) beef broth
1mediumOnion; chopped
2cupsCanned pinto beans
2tablespoonsChili powder
1can(8 oz) tomato sauce
1teaspoonGround cumin
1tablespoonFlour or more
1teaspoonSalt
¼cupWater
2Garlic cloves; crushed

Directions

Brown the meat and onion and pour off grease. Add chili powder, cumin, salt, crushed garlic, broth, and tomato sauce. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add pinto beans and simmer 15 minutes more.

Thicken with a small amount of flour paste (dissolving 1 tablespoon flour in ¼ cup water). Serve over cooked spaghetti or plain with crackers.

NOTE: FOR HEART-HEALTHY CHILI, SUBSTITUTE GROUND TURKEY FOR BEEF IN THE ABOVE RECIPES. Formatted by Mary Wilson, BWVB02B, San Diego, Jan 1994.