Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. vegetable oil
4 lb. chuck steak, coarsely ground
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. oregano, minced
1 tsp. ground cumin
2 Tbsp. chili powder
3 Tbsp. tomato paste
6 tomatoes, blanched, peeled, seeded and diced
4 c. hot water
salt to taste
1/2 tsp. red pepper

Preparation

Heat the oil in a heavy pan over medium heat and add beef, onion and garlic.
Cook until lightly browned.
Add the remaining ingredients, except for the salt, and bring to a boil.
Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 1 hour.
Skim occasionally and season with salt.