Tim's Chili

This recipe is my husbands recipe.  When he makes chili he doesn't really measure - he just throws in everything till it tastes good.  So this is just approximate on measurements.  You can add or take out to your liking.

Ingredients:

Tomato Juice- amount depends on how much you want to make.  One quart feeds 7-8 people

Hamburger- 1 ½ to 2 pounds per quart of juice. (I like it thick)

Mrs. Grimes Chili Beans- 3 to 4 of the small cans per quart of juice

Onion- 1 large per quart

Green Pepper- 1 per quart

Jalapeno- 1 to 2 per quart finely chopped (remove the seeds, that is where most of the hot is)

Chili Powder- add to taste (start with about 4-5 tablespoons per quart and go from there)

Minced Garlic- add to taste (I don’t use a lot, a teaspoon or two)

Cayenne Pepper- teaspoon or two

Corn Meal- gives it a thick texture.  Add about 2-3 heaping tablespoons and then add to desired thickness. (Chili will thicken as it cooks)

Cilantro- fresh is preferred; just do not add too much as it will overpower the flavor.

You can add whatever else you think might be good in it.  Cook over very; very low heat for at least 4-5 hours, stirring often.  If time permits, let it cool for an hour or so and then re-heat prior to eating.