Wick Fowler 2-Alarm Chili Copycat

                    2lb beef            3lb beef
Beef                     2lb                 3lb
Paprika              1.5 tsp            2.25 tsp
Dried minced onion     2 tsp               3 tsp
Dried minced garlic  0.5 tsp            0.75 tsp
Salt                 1.5 tsp            2.25 tsp
Cumin                1.5 tsp            2.25 tsp
Cayenne pepper       0.5 tsp            0.75 tsp
Chili powder         0.5 cup            0.75 cup
Oregano              0.5 tsp            0.75 tsp
Tomato sauce           10 oz               15 oz
Water                  10 oz               15 oz

Brown beef in a large pot, skillet, or Dutch oven, and drain moderately aggressively. (Leave a bit for flavor for the sauce; a few tbsp tops.

Add spices and mix thoroughly, then add the tomato sauce and water (in the same vessel s the tomato sauce measurement to get any excess).

Simmer for 30 minutes or so.