Wheat Chile Recipe

This is a recipe my kids grew up on .  It is really yummy! Use a large kettle, as it makes a lot.

Ingredients

2 c wheat berries

6 c water

2 lb ground beef

1 large onion and bell pepper chopped

1 t salt (or to taste)

1 T chili powder

pepper

16 oz can tomato sauce

large can tomatoes

8 c beef broth

2 t dried oregano or fresh oregano to taste

4 cloves garlic

Instructions

Cook wheat in water for 1 hour until tender.  Brown beef.  Drain off fat thoroughly and brown onion, pepper, garlic, and seasonings.  Add wheat and all the rest of the ingredients.  Simmer uncovered 1 hour or more until the desired consistency.

Add

1 can small white beans and 1 can small black beans, drained.

optional: Add cohopped cilantro.  Correct seasonings.  Serve