Ham Flannagan's Va. Champ Chili

3 tablespoons Butter

2 To 3 jalepeno peppers -- chped

2 To 4 cloves garlic -- crushed

2 To 3 large onions -- sliced

3 To 4 lb diced sirloin or

Fillet steak Pinch oregano Olive or peanut oil 1 1/2 To 2 oz chili powder

28 ounces Can tomatoes

3 1/2 To 4 1/2 c water -- added as

Needed Cayenne to taste
-SECRET INGREDIENTS
- A dollop of sherry wine Blackstrap molasses -- corn Meal mush made into a paste With water. Salt/pepper to taste Cumin powder Worchestershire sauce

Saute peppers, garlic, and onion in butter. Add worchestershire sauce and cumin to taste. In Dutch oven or large skillet, brown meat chunks along with oregano and chili powder. Add first mixture (onions, etc), tomatoes, chili and water as needed. Bring to a boil rapidly, while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to very low while stirring, and add secret ingredients to taste. Add corn paste or arrowroot to thicken if desired. Stir constantly and taste often.