Instructions: Mix ground beef and water until soupy. Mix in other ingredients. Simmer, uncovered 3 hours. Stir occasionally.

Note: Top with grated Cheddar, onions, chili beans or use as sauce over noodles or spaghetti.

Charlie Baden

TIMESAVING FOOTNOTE: I am now a firm believer in buying the "Shredded Beef"

at your supermarker butcher counter, which dispenses almost entirely with the chopping process. Another alternative is to find a butcher with a

"chili plate" for a coarse grind. Make sure you let it cook at least 3 hours -6 or 12 hours is even better.

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