Parmesan? Potatoes?
From a box sold in San Antonio, Texas.
Chili
1 to 2 lbs. ground chuck
2 to 3 Jalapeno peppers
1 can each (Tall):
- tomato paste
- tomato sauce
- tomatoes, whole peeled
1 large green pepper
1 large onion
2 stalks celery
1/2 average size potato
Brown meat. Drain fat. Put in large pot. Add tomatoes; add enough water to make soupy.
Add all vegetables. Add 1 envelope chili mix and 1 of taco mix; a shot of olive oil; a dash of oregano, 1 bay leaf, thyme, and crushed red pepper.
Simmer 1 to 2 hours; stir often.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Add 1/2 to 1 can of regular beer. Simmer with lid half off, 2-3 hours.
David Fowler.