Sup Bro's Chili

Newsgroups: rec.gambling.poker 

4 pounds coarsely ground sirloin 
Olive oil or butter 
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste, thinned with water 
3 to 4 medium onions, chopped, about 3 cups 
1 green bell pepper, chopped, about 3/4 cup 
2 to 10 cloves of garlic, minced (or to taste) 
3 tablespoons commercial chili powder, or more to taste 
1 tablespoon ground cumin 
1 tablespoon dried oregano 
1/2 teaspoon dried basil 

In a 4-quart pot, cook meat in a little olive oil or butter (or a blend of 
the two) until no longer pink. Drain excess fat. Add remaining ingredients 
and simmer 2 to 3 hours with the lid on. Makes 6 to 8 servings.