Mama Mull's Chili

This is a recipe passed down to me from my husband's Aunt better known as Mama Mull. It is an easy recipe to put together with lots of flavor.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  clove garlic, minced
• 3  tablespoons chili powder
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) can water
• 1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1  envelope  Lipton Onion Soup Mix
• 1⁄4 cup red wine or 1⁄4 cup beer
• 1  can red kidney beans
•  salt and pepper
•  Tabasco sauce

Directions

1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef; pour off excess fat.
2. Add onions and garlic; cook for several minutes over medium heat.
3. Add chili powder and onion soup mix; stir thoroughly.
4. Add water; cook and stir until the soup mix dissolves.
5. Add tomato sauce and wine/beer; bring to boiling point and reduce heat to a simmer.
6. Cook 1 hour.
7. Continue cooking over low heat for another 1 to 2 hours; stirring occasionally, adding water if necessary.
8. About 20 minutes prior to serving, check for seasonings- salt, pepper, and Tabasco.
9. Add beans; simmer until beans are heated through.