* Exported from MasterCook * Mom's Chili Recipe By : Ed Gould Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Chili Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 1/8 lb Ground beef 2 lg Yellow onions -- chopped 1 1/8 lb Kidney beans 1/2 lb Tomato paste 7/8 c Water 4 cl Garlic -- or more to taste 1 Bay leaf 2 1/8 tb Ketchup 1 1/8 tb Chili powder -- or more to taste Brown the meat and onions, separately if desired. In a large, heavy pot, combine the meat and onions, and the other ingredients except the chili powder. Simmer "at least" 1 hour; 6 or more hours is better. Stir in the chili powder. Notes: This chili won't win any awards in Texas, but it's a nice, mild, flavorful dish. The recipe can easily be multiplied; I usually make a triple batch and freeze the excess. For a spicier chili, use more chili powder, or - even better - mix your own spices. I usually use more garlic - the cloves can be left whole, and will become soft and mildly flavored by simmering. The flavor is best if the chili sits for a day before being served. Busted by Christopher E. Eaves - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -