Approx. Cook Time: 2 hrs Cook beef, green peppers, onions and garlic in oil in large heavy kettle until beef is lightly browned. Add all ingredients except beans. Cover and simmer 45 minutes. Stir in undrained beans; cover and simmer 25 minutes. Makes about 4 quarts When the outfit got back after months out on a cattle drive, the headquarters cook took over. He had a lot more fixin's to work with, and after a lot of mixin' and tastin' he'd serve up a smooth, thick chili the cowboys could really dig into. From "Famous Chili Recipes from Marlboro Country".
