Godden's World-Famous Chili Con Carne With Beans

People have told me that this chili could win contests. We make this for our traditional Christmas eve dinner.

• Ready In: 3 hrs
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 3  lbs  ground round
• 4  cups beef broth (or buillon)
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (28 ounce) can chili beans
• 1  teaspoon garlic, chopped
• 4  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 1  teaspoon basil
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 1  teaspoon  hot  dried red pepper (optional)
•  salt
•  pepper
•  grated cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Put beef broth or buillon on low heat to simmer.
2. While broth heats up, brown ground beef and drain excess fat, add to broth.
3. While beef is browning, chop onion, add to broth.
4. Add tomato paste, chili beans to broth.
5. Add garlic, chili powder, oregano, basil, cumin.
6. Add red peppers, salt, pepper, if desired.
7. Simmer at least 2 hours.
8. Serve with grated cheese on top.
9. You can omit the red pepper and/or change the chili powder to teaspoons, if you like yours milder.