Serendipity's Southern Chili

Directions

Melt the butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until it is translucent.

Combine the meat with the ground chile, cumin, garlic, and pepper.

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

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

Stir in the remainig ingredients.

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for at least 4 hours but as many as 8 if possible.

Stir occasionally.