Lady Bird Johnson’s Pedernales River Chili - Fiery Foods & Barbecue Central

Ingredients

• 4 pounds coarsely ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 6 teaspoons New Mexican red chile powder (or more for heat)
• 2 16-ounce cans tomatoes
• 2 cups hot water
• Salt to taste