Title: Serendipity's southern chili
 Categories: Chili
      Yield: 8 servings
 
      4 T  Butter
      1    Onion,large,coarsely chopped
      4 lb Beef,lean,hamburger grind
      8 T  Red chile,hot,ground
      4 T  Red chile,mild,ground
      3 T  Cumin,ground
      3    Garlic cloves,medium,crushed
      1 T  Black pepper,freshly ground
      1 T  Salt
      1 T  Sugar
      1 cn Tomatoes,whole(12oz ea)
      4 cn Kidney beans,w/H2O(16oz ea)
 
  1. Melt the butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the
  onion and cook until it is translucent.~ 2. Combine the meat with the
  ground chile, cumin, garlic, and pepper. Add this meat-and-spice
  mixture to the pot. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring
  occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.~ 3. Stir in the
  remainig ingredients. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and
  simmer, uncovered, for at least 4 hours but as many as 8 if possible.
  Stir occasionally. Taste and adjust seasonings.~