Texas Chili

Instructions

1. 1

   Mince chile peppers very fine.

2. 2

   In a large 8-quart or larger kettle, combine pinto beans, browned round steak, sautéed ground chuck, onions, peppers, 2 quarts tomatoes, minced chile peppers and the 1/2 cup chili powder; cook covered on simmer for 2 hours.

3. 3

   Add salt and red pepper to taste.

4. 4

   Add sugar and simmer for 4 hours.

5. 5

   Add additional water sparingly, if necessary.

6. 6

   Taste and add more chili powder, salt, red pepper and sugar as desired.

7. 7

   Simmer 1 hour (total cooking time is 7 hours).

8. 8

   Serving suggestion: Serve with Texas toast or oyster crackers and ice cold milk or iced tea.