Chili Recipe

Thought I'd share my Chili Recipe in case you are in the mood for a chili weekend of your own!

1 to 1-1/2 lbs. ground beef
2 medium onions, finely chopped... this part is important! no giant pieces of onion allowed
2 cloves of garlic
1-14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes
1-8 oz. can tomato sauce
2-14.5 oz. cans of chili beans
1 large jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 T Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried oregano or sweet basil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp celery salt
1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper (I usually throw in some crushed red pepper flakes too)
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp dry mustard
dashes of Tabasco sauce to suit your tastes

Saute onions in a tablespoon of butter. Add garlic after a few minutes. Don't let garlic burn! Add ground beef. Brown beef then drain. Add all ingredients to a large pot. Simmer to allow flavors to combine. Chili is usually better the next day... if it lasts that long! Top with your favorite toppings or nothing at all (the way I like it).