Chili Con Carne

Mix and Cook:

2 quarts tomato juice

3 cans kidney beans.

Brown 2 lb hamburger and drain off grease.

Add and cook 15 minutes:

1 medium chopped onion

1 medium chopped pepper

1 can green chilis

Altogether add:

3 Tb flour

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp oregano

1 Tb garlic powder

1 Tb paprika

¼ tsp cayenne

3 Tb chili powder

1 bay leaf

Add beans and juice and cook 25 minutes.

 Recipe from my brother Phil. I have found that fresh garlic is a nice addition, and I have used smoked paprika. Also used chipotle pepper (ground) instead of black and cayenne.

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