Good Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. lard or bacon drippings
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
3 lb. lean ground beef
2 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 Tbsp. ground hot red chile peppers (cayenne or Serrano)
1 Tbsp. ground mild red chile peppers
1/4 c. chili powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Melt lard or drippings in large pot over medium heat.
Add onion; cook until translucent.
Add meat and garlic; cook until meat is brown.
Add tomato sauce, red chile peppers, chili powder, cumin and salt.
Stir to coat meat.
Add water to cover meat. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2 to 2 1/4 hours, stirring frequently.
Add water as needed to prevent liquid from cooking away.
Serves 8 to 10.