Gringo Chili

Directions

Melt the lard, butter or drippings in a large heavy pot.

Add the onion and cook until it is translucent. Combine the meat with the ground chile, oregano, cumin, and garlic.

Add this meat-and-spice mixture to the pot.

Break up and lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occcasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.

Stir in the tomato soup, onion soup, and beans.

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for ½ hour until the liquids cook down and the mixture thickens.

Taste and adjust seasonings.