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Lady Bird Johnson's Pedernales River Chili Recipe

The full recipe but it can be halved:

I found this recipe on an old postcard. I made it in honor of Granny who passed away last year. She loved all things Texas but collected postcards from all over the world.

2 lbs ground beef
1 medium chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
6 tsp chili powder
4 medium cans tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
salt and pepper

Fry the beef with onion and garlic until brown. Drain the fat. Add the spices. Add tomatoes and water. Salt and pepper to taste. You can also add a drained can of pinto beans if you like. Simmer on low for 1 hour. Serve with corn bread or crackers or over Frito chips to make a Frito pie. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.