Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef1 pound ground pork4 cups water1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauceSalt and pepper to taste1 tablespoon instant dried onion4 tablespoons chili powder2 teaspoons ground cumin1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon dried minced garlic1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 cup white cornmeal2 tablespoons all-purpose flourWater
Preparation
In a large Dutch oven or soup kettle, brown ground beef and pork; drain well. Add water, tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, adding more water if necessary. Stir in dried onion, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic, paprika and oregano. Simmer another 30 minutes. Combine cornmeal, flour and enough water to make a thin paste. Stir in chili. Simmer 10-15 minutes longer until slightly thickened. Thin with additional water if desired.
