Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2   lb           Lean ground beef
   1       large        Onion, chopped
  16       oz           Can of tomato sauce
  26       oz           Can tomato puree
   6       tb           Powdered chili pepper
                        (not chili powder)
   3       cloves       Garlic, minced
                        ----------------------------------OPTIONAL --  
  30       oz           Light red kidney beans
   1       tb           Sweet paprika
   1       tb           Mexican oregano
     1/2   ts           Cumin
     1/4   ts           Red pepper
     1/2   ts           Salt
   1       pint         Sour cream
                        Water as needed
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Preparation:

Break up and fry beef, drain off any grease. Place the meat in a 4-guart pot with tomato sauce. Fry the chopped onions until soft, but not brown, and add to pot. Coarsely chop the tomatoes and add them to pot, togeather with tomato puree, the garlic and spices. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then simmer it, uncovered, uncovered, for at least 30 minutes, adding water if necessary. Add beans, (if you must) and simmer for additional 15 minutes. Serve with a spoonful of sour cream on top. Seth Briliant from N.J. FROM: Eatin'Chili Red, Hot, and You September 1993 Volume 1, Number