2 lb. very lean ground beef or diced chuck steak
7 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
1 onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoon masa
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (15 oz.) can red beans (optional)
1 (15 oz.) can tomatoes (whole or diced, drained) (optional)

Brown ground beef and drain. Stir in tomato sauce and 2 cans of water. Mix all ingredients except cayenne pepper and masa. Simmer 30 minutes. Add as much pepper as desired. Mix masa and 1/4 c. warm water. Add to chili and stir well. Add Tomatoes or beans if desired. Simmer 20 minutes.

Of course, feel free to add more or less pepper. I usually serve it over rice or with tortilla chips, sometimes both. Enjoy ;)

Submitted by: Robin Moniz