* Exported from MasterCook * Chili Elizabeth Taylor Recipe By : Philly Inquirer Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Meats Chili Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 lg Onion -- chopped 1 1/2 tb Sugar 5 cl Garlic -- crushed 1/2 ts Dried thyme 2 tb Vegetable oil 1/2 ts Dried basil 1 lb Ground beef 1/4 ts Hot pepper sauce 1 c Canned tomatoes -- drained - and seeded 1/4 ts Ground bay leaves Salt and pepper -- to taste 4 tb Tomator puree 1 pn Red chili pepper flakes 2 tb Chili powder 1 1/2 tb Worchestershire sauce 1 1/2 tb Red wine vinegar Saute onion and garlic in oil until soft and translucent, not browned. Add ground beef and cook until meat is no longer red. Stir in tomatoes, tomato puree, chili powder, worchestershire sauce, wine vinegar, hot pepper sauce, bay leaes, salt, and chili pepper flakes. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Adjust seasonings to taste. The chili may be refrigerated at this point for later use. When ready to proceed, preheat oven to 375 F and transfer chili to a 2 qt baking pan or ovenproof casserole dish. Pour or spoon cornbread batter over top of chili. Bake at 375 F for 20 to 30 minutes, until cornbread is baked through. The baking time will depend on the depth of the batter. If desired, serve chili with a side dish of black beans. Makes 4 servings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -