Tucson Jailhouse Chili

6 Servings

1 onion
6 cloves garlic, peeled
2 lb beef, Ground
1 cn green chilies (4 oz), Diced
1 cn jalapeno peppers (4 oz)
1 cn tomatoes (12 oz), Diced
1 cn tomato paste (6 oz)
6 T chili powder (or more)
3 t cumin, Ground
1 T vinegar
2 T brown sugar
1 T salad oil
1 lb pinto (or kidney beans) cooked and d, rained
1 salt
1 pepper
1 sharp cheddar cheese, Grated (garnish)
1 green onions, Sliced (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 1/2 to 2 hours. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with cheese and green onion. Serve with corn chips.