Pecos River Bowl Of Chili

      Yield: 6 Servings

      2 T  bacon drippings,or butter o

      1 lg onion,coarsely chopped

      3 lb lean beef,coarsely ground

      3 md garlic cloves,finely choppe

      4 T  ground chili peppers,(hot)

      2 T  ground chili peppers,(mild)

      2 t  cumin,Ground

      3 c  water

  1 1/2 t  salt

Melt lard, butter, or drippings in a large heavy pot over medium

heat. Add the onions and cook until transparent but not browned,

about 5 minutes. Combine meat with garlic, ground chilis and cumin.

Add this meat-spice mixture with a fork and cook, stirring

occasionally, until meat is evenly browned. Stir in water and salt.

Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 2

1/2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until meat is very tender and

flavors are well blended. Add more water if necessary.