the ledgards

This is an old family recipe that's always won rave reviews from guests. Best served with saltines, some shredded cheddar, and some corn bread. 

• 3-3.5 lbs lean hamburger
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 large green pepper
• 1 32oz can tomatoes sauce
• 1 16 oz can of diced tomatoes (with green chili's)
• 1 16 oz can of dark red kidney beans
• 1 tbs masa flour
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 6 cloves of minced garlic
• 1 heaping tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbs paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 12 oz beer
• 12 oz water

Saute hamburger, onion, and green pepper in large skillet. Add tomatoes sauce and diced tomatoes to a large pot with beer and water.  Grandpa used Budwieser, but for a more refined flavor choose a dark micro-brew of your choice.  Drain the hamburger and add it to the large pot and bring to a simmer.  Add the spices and simmer for 1 hour. Add the kidney beans and simmer for another 30 minutes. 

Enjoy!

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