Patsy'S Real Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 strips bacon, diced
3 lb. stewing beef, cubed small
1 Tbsp. oregano
1 (3 oz.) bottle chili powder
1 Tbsp. cayenne powder
1 Tbsp. cumin
1 Tbsp. minced onion
2 Tbsp. crushed garlic
1 Tbsp. Tabasco sauce
6 medium tomatoes, chopped
6 jalapeno peppers, chopped
water, coffee and salt to taste

Preparation

In heavy pot or Dutch oven, fry bacon, then meat and brown. Add oregano, chili, cayenne, cumin, garlic and Tabasco; mix thoroughly.
Add tomatoes, peppers and enough liquid to cover ingredients, beginning with beer.
Simmer, uncovered, for around 3 1/2 to 4 hours, adding strong black coffee as necessary.