In 1972, Linda and Rick moved to Virginia. We often got together with them for evenings of “Chili and Bridge”, both in Virginia and later in Pittsburgh when we all lived there. This is also better the second day.
3 T butter
3 medium onions
1 ½ pound ground beef
1 large can tomatoes
6 oz tomato paste
½ c beer
1 t salt
¼ t tobacco
2 T chili powder
1 large can kidney beans
Brown onions and beef in butter. Add all but beans. Simmer 45 minutes. Add beans. Simmer 15 minutes longer.