4

16 ounce cans stewed tomatoes     

1

46 ounce V-8 juice      

3

pounds ground beef, browned and drained    

3

pounds round steak, small cubes, browned and drained  

2

packages dried onion soup      

1

large Spanish onion, chopped      

3

celery stalks, chopped       

2

green peppers, seeded and chopped     

2

pickled mild banana peppers, chopped     

1/2

cup juice from banana peppers     

1/2

cup white vinegar       

2

cloves garlic, smashed       

1

bay leaf        

3

ounces chili powder       

2

teaspoons cumin        

1

teaspoon oregano

1

teaspoon onion powder

6

ounces beer   

1/2

teaspoon paprika

2

teaspoons instant beef bouillon

2

teaspoons salt  

1/4

cup barbecue sauce cup ketchup     

1/4

teaspoon ground black pepper      

1/2

cup liquid Durkee Red Hot Sauce, not Tabasco sauce

1

dried red pepper

dash of crushed red pepper  

dash of basil

dash of thyme    

Mix all ingredients in large pot except 6 ounce of beer. Simmer for two hours. Correct the seasonings to taste and add 6 ounce of beer. Simmer for 1 hour. Makes 6 quarts.