PaPas Best Chili (named by Mya : )

Chili perfected over many years by Joe Welch:
16 Oz tomato sauce
16 Oz diced tomatoes
1 Ib - 1.5 Lb sirloin (see marinade recipe) - broiled or grilled - sliced to desired size
Med sized onion - 1 inch cut /sautéed in olive oil
1 red or yellow pepper - 1 inch cut /sautéed in olive oil

2-4 Serrano peppers sautéed in olive oil then chop finely
1 - 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
1 t chili powder
1/2 t salt
1 t thyme
1 bay Leaf
1 t basil

bring to boil then lower to mild simmer for 1-2 hrs

once simmered add:
8 Oz pinto beans
8 Oz baked beans
additional chili powder to taste

simmer additional 15 minutes
pull out bay leave

Steak Marinade perfected over many years by Joe Welch, based off his moms recipe:

Ketchup

Mustard (dry or jarred)

Olive oil

Balsamic Vinegar

Worcestershire sauce

Minced Garlic

Seasoning salt

Thyme

Basil

Best to marinade steak overnight & then grill or broil it, but good no matter what