Firehouse Chili

I will attest to the fact that this one is spicy HOT, at least in my opinion.  The name definitely fits!  It's a thick, hearty chili.

Firehouse Chili

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced (1/2 tsp. minced garlic)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp. oregano
• 2 cans Rotel tomatoes with chilies, undrained
• 8 oz. can tomato sauce
• 1 cup tomato or vegetable juice
• 2 cans kidney beans, undrained (optional)

Brown meat in large pot with onion.  Add rest of ingredients and stir well; bring to a boil.  Simmer 1/2 hr uncovered then 1 1/2 hrs. covered.  Serve.

Note:  if it's too thick for your tastes, add more tomato or vegetable juice.

Yield:  4 to 6 servings