Meaty Chili

Vintage Southern Living

• Ready In: 4 hrs 40 mins
• Yields: 9 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 3  lbs ground beef
• 1  onion, chopped
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 5 1⁄2 cups water
• 1⁄4 cup chili powder, plus
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  tablespoon paprika
• 1  tablespoon cumin seed
• 1  teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Directions

1. Combine the beef, onion, and garlic in a large pot; cook until beef is browned, stirring to crumble meat; drain drippings.
2. Add remaining ingredients, mixing well.
3. Cook, uncovered, over low heat 3-4 hours (or until has cooked down to desired consistency), stirring occasionally; taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.