Name: Tom's Chili                                  Serves: 6-8

Category: 1-dish               Cuisine: Tex-Mex,SW         Source: tom

Ingredients:
3 Tbs olive oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
3 pounds ground sirloin
3 Tbs chili powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 Tbs ground Cumin seed
2 Tbs dried parsely
2 Tbs dried Basil leaves
2 Tbs Paprika
1 Tbs Oregano
2 Bay leaves
1 large (28oz) can of tomatoes
1 bottle of beer (good stuff)
1/2 cup red wine
2 Tbs salt
2 tsp ground black pepper
2 cans red beans, drained(optional)

Directions:

In a large, cast iron pot or dutch oven saute garlic, onions and
green pepper for a few minutes, until soft.

Raise heat, add beef, and brown meat, stirring, until no longer pink.

Add remaining ingredients, except beans. Bring to a boil,
stirring, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally
for two hours.

Taste and correct seasoning to make it good.

Stir in beans, if desired, and serve. OR:

Let cool, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

Reheat and serve with chopped raw onion and cooked rice or

over cooked spaghetti. For Cincinnati Chili add cinnamon to taste.