Perdenales River Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. chili meat
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. cumin
3 tsp. chili powder
salt to taste
1 c. hot water
1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes with green chilies

Preparation

Put meat, onion and garlic in a large heavy skillet.
Sear until light colored.
Add oregano, cumin, chili powder, Ro-Tel and hot water.
Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer about 1 hour; as fat cooks out, skim.
This can be served as a dip, alone or over rice, or add chili beans for a chili con carne.