Chili

My family's favorite! I got the recipe from The Best of Mennonite Fellowship Meals by Phyllis Pellman Good. Easily doubles, and freezes beautifully. Note: Original recipe called for Red Kidney Beans, but I always use pinto beans or chili beans.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 1  onion, chopped
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon  cooking oil
• 4  lbs ground beef
• 4 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 4  cups water (or more)
• 8  tablespoons mild chili powder
• 3  tablespoons  baking cocoa
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 4  teaspoons salt
• 4  teaspoons oregano
• 2  teaspoons cumin
• 3 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans

Directions

1. 1. In a large skillet, saute onion, and garlic in oil. Add meat and brown. Drain excess fat.
2. 2. Stir in all other ingredients. Simmer for 1 hour.
3. Note: Be careful not to burn the bottom of pan, particularly if making a larger batch.