Lyndon Johnson's Chili Con Carne

      Yield: 8 Servings

      2 lb lean chuck (or round),Ground

           -steak

      1 lg onion,diced

      2    garlic cloves,crushed

      1    tabasco sauce

      1 t  oregano,Ground

      1 t  cumin seeds

      2 T  chili powder

      2 cn whole tomatoes,14 1/2 oz ea

      2 cn kidney beans,(14 1/2 oz ea)

      2 c  water

In a large heavy skillet, sear meat with onion and garlic until

lightly browned.  Add 5 or more shakes of Tabasco (to taste) and rest

of ingredients.  Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover. Simmer about 1

1/2 hours. Stir occasionally. Skim off fat as it cooks out.

TIPS:  Chili taste best after refrigerating overnight then