Terry's Texas Chili from Mimi's Recipe Archive

http://www.cyber-kitchen.com/ubbs/archive/CHILI/Beef_Terrys_Texas_Chili.html

2 pounds lean ground beef 
1 large onion, chopped 
4 cloves garlic, minced 
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce 
2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferrable Mexican 
3 teaspoons ground cumin 
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste 
3 tablespoons medium chili powder, such as Penzey'sŪ or Gebhardt'sŪ 
1 tablespoon ancho chili powder 
2 (10 1/2 oz) cans beef broth 
4 cups water 
4 corn tortillas, torn in small pieces 
pinch ground cinnamon 
1/4 teaspoon cocoa 
2 (15.5 oz) cans beans-kidney, black or pinto, or a combo of 2, undrained 
chopped onion, tomato, jalapeno, avocado and sour cream for garnish 

In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, brown ground beef, onion and garlic. 

Drain in a colander, rinse and drain again. 

Return to pot and add tomato sauce, oregano, cumin, salt, chili 
powders, broth, tortillas, cinnamon and cocoa. 

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 1 
hour, stirring frequently. 

Add beans and their liquid and simmer another 30 minutes, 
adding water as needed for desired consistency. 

Pass garnishes and serve with cheese quesadillas.