1 #10 can tomato purée 1 #10 can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped 6 pounds good ground beef 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1/2 cup commercial chili powder 3 tablespoons whole oregano leaves Salt and pepper, to taste 1 #10 can red kidney beans, drained
In a large pot bring the tomato purée and whole tomatoes to a slow boil. While this is heating, brown the ground beef with chopped onion. Add this to the tomato mixture. Add chili powder and simmer for 1 hour. Add oregano, salt and pepper to taste and simmer 15 minutes. Add kidney beans and simmer 30 minutes.