Perini Ranch Steakhouse Chili

I have not made this but I saw it made on a local TV program here in Dallas and they made it sound and look so good.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 4  lbs  chili-style ground beef, coarse grind
• 1  large onion, diced
• 1 (16 ounce) jar  Pace Picante Sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1  teaspoon  minced garlic
• 1  tablespoon cumin seed
• 3  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 2  cups hot water
• 1  jalapeno (optional)
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Brown chili meat, onion and garlic in a heavy skillet, over medium-high heat.
2. Add oregano, chili powder, cumin, tomatoes, Picante sauce,.
3. and hot water.
4. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer about an hour.
5. Add jalapeno, salt and pepper and cook an additional 15 minutes.