| 1/2 | | -(up to) |
| 1 | lb | Coarsely ground very lean beef (depending how much meat you like in your chili) |
| 2 | lg | Onions; chopped coarsely |
| 1 | | -(up to) |
| 2 | | Bay leaves |
| | Herbs (whatever you like: I use a touch of basil; margoram and rosemary) |
| | Several (to taste) cloves of garlic smashed with the side of a knife |
| 2 | cn | (large) crushed tomatoes |
| 2 | | Herb-ox beef cubes |
| 1 | cn | (2-pound) pork and beans (no special brand; store brand is fine) |
| 1 | cn | (2-pound) red kidney beans (again store brand is ok) |
| | Salt and pepper to taste |
| | Chili powder or crushed chiles to taste |
