2 lbs. lean chili meat
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tbsp. oregano
1 tbsp. flour
Chili pepper or powder
1 sm. can tomato paste

1. Brown the meat with the onion and garlic.

2. Add the chili seasonings, salt and pepper, oregano during the browning. Add enough chili seasoning until you think it's spicy enough.

3. Add flour to thicken after the meat is brown.

4. Add tomato paste to meat after it's brown.

5. Add enough water to make it soupy.

6. Let simmer on the stove over low to medium heat to let the flavor become enhanced.

Real Texas chili does not have beans but if you like beans you may add them when the water is added.