Pedernales River Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 lb. chili meat *
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp. ground oregano
1 tsp. comino seed
6 tsp. chili powder (or more if needed)
1 1/2 c. canned whole tomatoes
2 to 6 generous dashes liquid hot sauce
salt to taste
2 c. hot water

Preparation

*Chili meat is coarsely ground round steak or well-trimmed chuck.
If specially ground, ask butcher to use 3/4-inch plate for coarse grind.