A deliciously economical ground beef chili, with mild green chiles, that will easily satisfy a hungry family.

Family Deluxe Chili

2 pounds ground beef
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
4 cups chicken broth

1 (7-ounce) can diced green chiles
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1. Brown ground beef and crushed garlic cloves in a skillet; drain. Add tomato sauce, chicken broth, chiles and salt. Simmer for 1 hour.
2. Meanwhile, in a skillet heat oil over medium-low heat. Add flour, pepper, and cumin and cook for 5 minutes then stir into the ground beef mixture. Simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.

Makes 8 servings.