CHILI SEASONING MIX:

1 1/8 c. self-rising flour
1/2 c. chili powder
1 1/2 tbsp. minced garlic
3/4 c. instant minced onion
2 tbsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. sugar
2 tbsp. salt
1 1/2 tbsp. hot pepper flakes, crushed
1 tbsp. crushed red pepper

Beans:

1/2 bag of kidney beans
1/2 bag of pinto beans
1/2 of the home made seasoning mix
2 jalapeno peppers, small dice
1 habanero pepper, small dice
3 cans diced tomatoes
2 diced onions

Soak beans for several hours or overnight according to package directions. Cover with water and cook the beans for 5 hours on medium. Add the chili mix, tomatoes, and onions. Cook for another 2 hours on high, then add the peppers and cook for an hour on medium.

The Rest of It:

4 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 of the chili mix
2 small cans tomato paste

Fry the ground beef until it is 3/4 the way done. Strain the grease out and add the chili mix and tomato paste, cook until it is fully cooked, by now the beans should be cooking for an hour or so and then add it to the beans and let that cook for 30 minutes to 1 hour on low.

Submitted by: Charles Martin