Grand Prize Chili

6 Servings

1/4 c vegetable oil
3 lb beef, Coarsely Ground
1 onion(peeled&chopped)
1 T hungarian paprika
4 garlic cloves finely
1 chopped
6 T chili powder
1 t oregano, Dried
1 T cumin
8 oz tomato sauce
1 t salt
1 c water (or more as needed)
1 habenero pepper (or as many)
1 as you wish to add
In a covered saucepan or dutchoven, heat the oil over med-high heat and cook the beef until it is evenly browned and no pink shows.Add the onion and the garlic and saute until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the paprika, chili powder, cumin and oregeno and stir for
3 minutes to cook the spices.Add the tomato sauce, salt and water and stir to combine.Add the Habenero if you want Hot chili(or you could just add a little cayenne powder). Bring to a boil and simmer, covered over low heat for 2 hours, stirring occasionally and adding more water as needed, up to 1 cup depending on the rate of simmer.