Festus'S Gunsmoke Chili (Ken Curtis) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 lbs coarsely ground venison (or beef)
oil, if necessary
2 large onions, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves, crushed
1 teaspoon cayenne
4 tablespoons chili powder
4 cups bouillon
4 cups tomato sauce

Preparation

Brown meat in a large pot or Dutch oven, breaking it up finely as it browns.
Add a little oil if the meat is too dry.
Stir in all remaining ingredients.
Cover and simmer 2 1/2-3 hours.