Tucson Jailhouse Chili

Ingredients

1 onion
6 garlic
900 gr beef
50 gr chili powder
6 gr cumin
16 ml vinegar
28 gr brown sugar
16 ml salad oil
500 gr pinto

Instructions

-cooked and drained Salt Pepper Grated sharp Cheddar cheese -(garnish) Sliced green onions -(garnish) Dice onion; saute in heavy Dutch oven. Dice garlic and add when onions are clear. Stir for 30 seconds; add ground beef, green chilis, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, vinegar, brown sugar, oil and drained beans. Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours (DO NOT BOIL). Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with cheese and green onion. Serve with corn chips. Makes 6 servings. [Family Circle GREAT IDEAS Vol dozen No 4]