This is my 'Go to' chili recipe. We were at our cabin near Angel Fire, New Mexico and I wanted to make a pot of chili. Not having a recipe with me up there, I made up this one using what I had on hand, fortunately I had all I needed. The name I gave the recipe uses the name of our cabin and lot in the mountains.
Chili ala High Hopes
Cook together 2 lb ground beef
1/2 large onion, chopped
Stir occasionally while cooking.
When no longer pink, remove from heat and drain grease if needed.
Add 3 TBs chili powder
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
Dash garlic powder
Small pinch salt and pepper
Stir and cook 2 minutes over med. heat.
Now stir in one 8 oz can tomato sauce and 1 can of water
Optional: add a can of pinto beans
Heat to a slow boil. Cover the pot and simmer about 30 minutes.