Ingredients
2lbsground beef
1½tsppaprika
2tbspmasa
2tspdehydrated onion,or ½ cup chopped fresh onion
½tspdehydrated garlic,or 1 tsp minced fresh garlic
1½tspsalt
1½tspcumin
½tspcayenne pepper
½cupchili powder
½tsporegano
8oztomato sauce
16ozwater
14ozbeans,(1 can) optional
Preparation
Brown the beef in a large pot or dutch oven. Drain beef.
Add all spices except masa and stir in thoroughly. Add tomato sauce and water. If desired, add the can of beans. Reduce temperature to simmer.
Simmer for about 30 minutes. Mix the masa in ¼ cup of hot water. Stir the masa until smooth. Pour the masa mixture into the chili. Cook until the chili thickens and serve. Enjoy!