Midwest Chili

Servings: 12
Ingredients:

3 lb Beef chuck,coarse grind
2 lb Beef chuck,fine grind
2    Onions
5    Garlic cloves
1 T  Red chile,hot,ground
5 T  Red chile,mild,ground
3 T  Cumin
3 t  Salt
3 c  Water
30 oz Tomato sauce
56 oz Tomatoes,whole
32 oz Pinto beans

1. Add the meat, onions, and garlic to a heavy 5-quart pot or Dutch oven.
Break up any lumps with a fork and cook over medium heat, stirring
occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.~ 2. Stir in the ground
chile, cumin, and salt, thoroughly blending the mixture. Add the water,
tomato sauce, and tomatoes, mashing them with a fork.~ 3. Bring the mixture
to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 1 1/2
hours. Stir occasionally.~ 4. Taste and adjust seasonings. Stir in the
beans and simmer, uncovered, 1/2 hour longer.~