1 tbsp. salad oil
2 med. onions, chopped
2 cloves minced garlic
3 lbs. coarsely ground chuck
2 tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. dark rum
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
3 (16 oz.) cans drained kidney beans

Heat oil in an 8 quart pot. Lightly saute onion and garlic. Add meat, breaking up and stirring with wooden spoon until color changes. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer 2 hours, stirring now and then. Check for seasoning. Yield: 10.