RECIPE: PIONEER FARMS CHILI

Austinite Lynda Dinsdale sends over this famous recipe for Pioneer Farms Chili, “a favorite in Austin for years during Fall Festival. It is simple and yummy.”

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef

• 1 cup chopped onion

• ½ cup chopped green bell pepper

• 2 ½ tablespoons Watkins chili powder

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 bay leaf

• ½ teaspoon Watkins ground cumin

• 4 teaspoons chopped jalapenos

• 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes

• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, undrained

• Watkins salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large saucepan over medium high heat, combine the ground beef, onion and bell peppers. Saute for about 5 minutes, or until beef is browned. Drain excess fat.

Add the remaining ingredients, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1½ hours, stirring occasionally. Stir in the beans and heat throughout.