We'll do some REAL chili this evening

Pull out your grinder and cut the chuck just right and simmer it down:

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Make sure you have the good stuff in there. Green chilies, cut maters, real Ancho chili from the garden, etc.:

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Do not do the mid western thing with mater sauce and "chili powder". Slow cook it for a while:

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Couldn't help myself with a picture of Ernie:

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That works. You fellas aren't living right :)

Man Ernie has an expressive face!! That chili looks yummy!

Sorry about that. Bruce, please put in off topic - thanks.

you're making me hungry again......such a sweet dog.....Didi and I understand your love for him....

Now you talkin cowpoke. That will combat a little wind and cold!! Looks great.

When did Ernie steal pawpaw gene's hat?! Looks better on Ernie! J/K pawpaw, we still love you!