"Chili"

I love chili. Although this is spring, and this is a Winter dish, it is worth making it. Here is the recipe:

Chili
Serves 6

2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon of ground oregano
1 tablespoon of ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons of chili powder
2 pounds of ground beef
One 8oz can of tomato sauce
1 teaspoon of salt
1/4 cup of masa

Optional ingredients:

1 can of pinto beans, drained
1 can of kidney beans, drained
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
1 can diced tomatoes and chilies (I like Rotel)

For Serving:

Shredded cheddar cheese
Chopped onion
Sour cream
Fritos (You can make a frito pie!)

Measure the spices.
Put the ground beef in a large pot over medium high heat and throw in the garlic.
Cook the beef until brown. Drain off the excess fat. Pour in the tomato sauce, put in the spices, and the salt. Stir together well, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot, and simmer for1 hour, stirring occasionally. If the mixture becomes dry, add in 1/2 cup of water at a time as needed.
After an hour, place the masa in a small bowl. Add 1/2 cup of water and stir together with a fork. Dump the masa mixture into the chili. Stir together well, taste and adjust the seasonings, add more masa paste, or water to get the chili to your preferred consistency. Add the beans, jalapeño, and tomatoes if desired. Simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with the fix-ins.