Coney Island Hot Dog Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large green pepper, finely chopped
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1 lb lean ground beef
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste, I use seasoned salt)
12 ounces tomato paste
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (can use 2 packages if desired)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
pepper
1 pinch clove
hot sauce (to taste)
1 teaspoon cumin (or to taste)

Preparation

Saute onion, green pepper and garlic in oil for about 3 minutes.
Add in ground beef; cook and stir until browned.
Add remaining ingredients; cover and simmer 35-40 minutes.
Add a little water to thin sauce if desired.
Cool completely.
Puree in batches for desired consistency, but don't puree until thoroughly smooth.