Headquarters Chili

10 Servings

3 lb lean beef, Coarsely Ground
2 small green peppers, chopped
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 cl garlic, crushed
1/4 c cooking oil
3 one-pound cans tomatoes
3 T chili powder
2 t cumin seds (or ground) Crushed
1/4 t tabasco sauce
1 c water
3 15-ounce cans pinto beans or Cook beef, green peppers, onions and garlic in oil in large heavy kettle until beef is lightly browned.
Add all ingredients except beans. Cover and simmer 45 minutes.
Stir in undrained beans; cover and simmer 25 minutes. Makes about 4 quarts