This is a famous family recipe, which has been the choice of a host to church fund-raisers, food booth fund-raisers at the County Fair, and was chosen to be included in the "Treasure from the Melting Pot" Cookbook in 1997. The fact that it is simple to make is deceiving. How can it be that good? It is. People often say "This is the best chili I have ever tasted!"

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef

1 cup shopped onion

1 to 2 cups water

1 large can whole tomatoes

2 to 3 small cans tomato sauce

1 Tablespoon chili powder

1 to 2 teaspoon cumin

1 Tablespoon salt

1 Tablespoon pepper

tiny dash cayenne pepper

1 can ranch-style beans

Brown meat together with onion. When thoroughly cooked, drain meat in colander; rinse thoroughly with hot water to remove grease. Return mixture to large kettle; add water. Add whole tomatoes, cutting or squishing into bite-sized pieces. Add tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, cayenne and pepper. Stir well. Last of all, add beans with juice. Adjust flavor. If too hot, add 1-2 teaspoon sugar. Not hot enough? Increase cayenne pepper.

• Hidden Valley Guest Ranch Vacation Rental on VirtualCities.com
• Hidden Valley Guest Ranch Website
• You found this recipe on 1st Traveler's Choice Internet Cookbook. (www.virtualcities.com)

Other Recipes on the Internet Cookbook of 1st Traveler's Choice with 1000's of tried and tested recipes from Innkeepers, Chefs, and Culinary Professionals.
Internet Cookbook Recipe Index
Other Vacation Rentals, Vacation Homes, Cabins, Condos, Cottages, Time Shares and Non-Hosted Lodging on 1st Traveler's Choice Travel and Lodging Directory
Arkansas Vacation Rentals ... North America Vacation Rentals
Arkansas Lodging Directory ... North America Lodging Directory ... Virtual Cities