Mr. Mason’s Chili

Description

My grandmother used to care for the Masons. Mr. Mason was a pioneer in the roadside food industry. He owned cafes in Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Arkansas that served chili and apple pie. He kept his chili recipe secret for decades. He lived to be 107 years old, and my grandma finally got his recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder (such as Gebhardt®)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup water, or as needed

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr 55 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins

Servings: 4

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