Chili by Charles Cross

1. +   black beans
   +   navy beans
   +   pinto beans
   +   kidney beans
   +   little red beans

   Soak all 5 kinds of beans in cold water.

2. +   lean stewing beef
   +   3 pounds of ground sirloin
   +   chianti red wine or cabernet sauvignon

   Chop the stewing beef into little 1/4 inch squares. Chop off all fat.
   Marinade the stewing beef and the ground sirloin in the wine.

3. +   onions
   +   garlic
   +   olive oil

   Sautee the onions, garlic, and meat in a pan.

4. Add all the soaking beans to the pan of sauteeing beef and vegatables. Stir.

5. +   chopped jalapeno peppers (optional)
   +   thai peppers (optional)
   +   chili powder
   +   paprika

   Add these things to the sauteeing beef, vegetables, and beans. Let simmer
   on low.

6. +   Mexican-style stewed tomatos
   +   tomato sauce
   +   garden tomatos
   +   olive oil
   +   more Chianti red wine or Cabernet Sauvignon
   +   fresh sliced mushrooms

   Add all of the above.

7. Simmer and serve. Voila.