Bill’s Chili
2   pounds stew meat or hamburger 1/2   tablespoon paprika
15   ounce can tomato sauce 1   tablespoon oregano
28   oz can whole or crushed tomatoes 1/2   tablespoon cumin
2   cans (15 oz) kidney beans    garlic to taste (I use 4 cloves)
1   med/large onion    pinch salt
1/3   cup chili pepper 2   tablespoons corn starch

---- for hot chili add these------
** 1/2 tablespoon red pepper (cayenne)
**  1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
**  3 jalapeno peppers

In a 2 quart pan sear meat, then add tomato sauce, tomatoes, kidney beans, chili pepper, red pepper, paprika, oregano, onions, garlic, salt, cumin, crushed red pepper and cut jalapeno peppers into slices and add. cover and simmer for about 2 hours.

Mix the corn starch with warm water into a thick but flowable mixture, stir into chili. Simmer about 1 hour. Enjoy!

Yield: 5-6 servings Originator: Bill Wescott New London, CT