Lbj Pedernales River Chili

4 lb Venison, bite size

- Chili grind fine *OR* Chuck, well trimmed, ground 1 lg Onion, chopped

2 Garlic cloves, minced

1 ts Oregano

1 ts Cumin seed

2 c Hot water

6 ts Chili powder

1 1/2 c Canned whole tomato

2 ds Liquid hot pepper sauce

Salt to taste Place meat, onion and garlic in a large heavy skillet or Dutch oven. Cook until light colored. Add oregano, cumin, water, chili powder, tomatoes, hot pepper sauce (more or less to taste), and salt. Bring to a boil, lowering heat, and simmer for one hour. Skim off fat during cooking.