San Antonio Chili

3 pounds Coarsely ground meat (chili

6 tablespoons Chili powder

1 tablespoon Oregano

1 tablespoon Cumin

1 tablespoon Salt

1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper

2 Large cloves garlic -- minced

1 teaspoon Tabasco

1 1/2 quarts Water

1/4 cup White corn meal

In Dutch oven, brown ground meat; drain. Add seasoning and water; heat to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Skim off fat. Stir in corn meal and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. Variation: Try part ground beef, pork and venison as a substitute for the chili meat for a wonderfull flavor variation.