3 pounds Coarsely ground meat (chili
6 tablespoons Chili powder
1 tablespoon Oregano
1 tablespoon Cumin
1 tablespoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
2 Large cloves garlic — minced
1 teaspoon Tabasco
1 1/2 quarts Water
1/4 cup White corn meal
In Dutch oven, brown ground meat; drain. Add seasoning and water; heat to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Skim off fat. Stir in corn meal and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. Variation: Try part ground beef, pork and venison as a substitute for the chili meat for a wonderfull flavor variation.