Texas Chili Recipe | Just A Pinch

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoon(s) bacon drippings
• 3 pound(s) ground sirloin or beef chuck meat
• 2 can(s) tomato paste (6 oz each)
• 1 can(s) beef broth or beef stock (14.5 oz)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 can(s) green chilies (4.5 oz; optional)
• 1 can(s) Rotel original diced tomatoes and green chilies (10 oz)
• 1 can(s) Rotel zesty tomato and green chili sauce (or tomato sauce of choice, 8 oz)
• 1 tablespoon(s) chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon(s) oregano
• 1 tablespoon(s) ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried basil
• - salt and black pepper, to taste
• 3 1/2 tablespoon(s) Gebhardt chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon(s) hot paprika (optional)
• 3/4 cup(s) water, plus as needed for adjusted thickness
• 1 pinch(es) cayenne (ground red pepper; optional)
• - grated cheddar cheese or Monterrey Jack cheese