Howie's Favorite Chili

      Yield: 8 Servings

      2 T  butter

      4 lb beef sirloin,coarse grind

      6 oz tomato paste

      4 c  water

      3    onions

      1    bell pepper(s)

      4    garlic cloves

      3 T  red chile,hot,ground

      1 T  oregano,dried,pref. mexican

    1/2 t  basil

      1 T  cumin

      1    salt

      1    pepper

1. Heat the oil or butter (or a blend of the two) in a heavy 4-quart

pot over medium heat. Add the meat to the pot. Break up any lumps

with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly

browned. 2. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then

lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 3 hours. Stir occasionally