Hobo Chili

Source: Originally from Mom (Helen Conger) courtesy of Uncle Steve

Yield: 6 servings

Steve's Notes

In 1971 became Karen’s favorite for chili.

Ingredients

• 3 T. butter
• 1-1/2 lbs. ground beef
• 3 medium onions, diced
• 1-1/2 t. salt
• 1-1/2 T. Chili Powder
• 1 can (20 oz.) tomatoes, alternate: 2 cans (14 oz.) Mexican tomatoes
• 1 can (8 oz.) tomato paste
• 1 can beer
• 1/4 t. Tabasco (or habanero for more heat)
• 2 cans (20 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed and drained. *may sub 3 cans (15 oz.) pinto beans

Directions

1. In Large pot, brown onions in butter; add beef and brown.
2. After browned, add all ingredients EXCEPT beans.
3. SIMMER 45 minutes
4. Add beans. Simmer for 15 minutes longer.
5. Serve it up. BEST WITH CORNBREAD.