Fireside Chili

2 pounds Chili meat

1 pound Ground beef

2 tablespoons Bacon drippings

1 pint Hot water

1 can Tomato puree (10 1/2 oz)

1 teaspoon Tabasco

1 Chili pepper pod or more to

2 Large onions -- finely chopped

2 Cloves garlic -- finely choppe

3 tablespoons Chili powder (heaping)

1 tablespoon Oregano

1 tablespoon Cumin

1 teaspoon Paprika

1 teaspoon Ground mustard

1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon Salt

Brown meats; add bacon drippings and cook 5 minutes. Add hot water, tomato puree, Tabasco, pepper, onion and garlic; simmer 30 minutes. Add rest of the ingredients and simmer slowly for 1 to 2 hours. Serve with crackers, raw onion, grated sharp Cheddar cheese and plenty of cold beer.