Texas Chili

• 3 lbs chili-style ground beef
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 dried japanese pepper (also known as Japones, Jap or Oriental Hot Pepper. I buy Fiesta brand)
• 3 (15 ounce) cans ranch style beans (not drained)

1. Sear chili meat and add remaining ingredients except Jap pepper.
2. Simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
3. Add Jap pepper and beans, undrained beans.
4. Simmer an additional 30 minutes.
5. If the chili needs thickening mix 2 T flour with a little water, and add stirring constantly.
6. Adjust the heat of the chili according to how long the pepper is simmered with the chili.
7. For mild, omit completely.
8. For extremely hot, add at the beginning.

ground beef, water, oregano, salt, paprika, garlic, tomato sauce, chili powder, onions, cayenne, cumin, japanese pepper, ranch style beans

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/texas-chili-43459 (may not work)