Tucson Jailhouse Chili

1 Onion

6 Cloves garlic, peeled

2 lb Ground beef

1 cn Diced green chilies (4 oz)

1 cn Jalapeno peppers (4 oz)

1 cn Diced tomatoes (12 oz)

1 cn Tomato paste (6 oz)

6 tb Chili powder (or more)

3 ts Ground cumin

1 tb Vinegar

2 tb Brown sugar

1 tb Salad oil

1 lb Pinto or kidney beans,

-cooked and drained Salt Pepper Grated sharp Cheddar cheese -(garnish) Sliced green onions -(garnish) Dice onion; saute in heavy Dutch oven. Dice garlic and add when onions are clear. Stir for 30 seconds; add ground beef, green chilis, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, vinegar, brown sugar, oil and drained beans. Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours (DO NOT BOIL). Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with cheese and green onion. Serve with corn chips. Makes 6 servings. [Family Circle GREAT IDEAS Vol 12 No 4] Posted by Fred Peters. (and taste tested by Bud Cloyd)