2 pounds Chili meat
1 pound Ground beef
2 tablespoons Bacon drippings
1 pint Hot water
1 can Tomato puree (10 1/2 oz)
1 teaspoon Tabasco
1 Chili pepper pod or more to
2 Large onions — finely chopped
2 Cloves garlic — finely choppe
3 tablespoons Chili powder (heaping)
1 tablespoon Oregano
1 tablespoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Salt
Brown meats; add bacon drippings and cook 5 minutes. Add hot water, tomato puree, Tabasco, pepper, onion and garlic; simmer 30 minutes. Add rest of the ingredients and simmer slowly for 1 to 2 hours. Serve with crackers, raw onion, grated sharp Cheddar cheese and plenty of cold beer.