Coney Island Hot Dog Chili

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 large green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste, i use seasoned salt)
• 12 ounces tomato paste
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (can use 2 packages if desired)
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• pepper
• 1 pinch clove
• hot sauce (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon cumin (or to taste)

Recipe

• 1 saute onion, green pepper and garlic in oil for about 3 minutes.
• 2 add in ground beef; cook and stir until browned.
• 3 add remaining ingredients; cover and simmer 35-40 minutes.
• 4 add a little water to thin sauce if desired.
• 5 cool completely.
• 6 puree in batches for desired consistency, but don't puree until thoroughly smooth.