Perini Ranch Steakhouse Chili Soups, Stews & Chilis

Ingredients

• 4 lbs. chili meat, coarse grind or lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 jar (16 oz.) chunky style picante sauce, medium heat
• 1 can (16 oz.) stewed tomatoes
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp. cumin seed
• 3 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 2 cups hot water
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 fresh jalapeno

Instructions

In heavy skillet, over medium-high heat brown meat, onion and garlic.

Add oregano, chili powder, cumin, tomatoes and hot water. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer about one hour.

Add jalapeno, salt, pepper and picante sauce. Cook additional 15 minutes.