Deluxe Camp Chili with Jerky

Deluxe Camp Chili with Jerky

Ingredients:
6 ounces jerky
3 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
4 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon onion flakes
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Water, as needed
Flour, for thickening

Directions:
1. Cut the jerky into small bite-size pieces; it will swell.
2. Simmer the jerky and cumin seeds gently in the hot oil 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Stir in the chili powder, then the onion flakes, oregano, ground cumin, garlic powder and enough water to cover generously.
4. Simmer 1-2 hours, adding water as the jerky absorbs it.
5. Cool, then reheat to serve. For thicker chili, stir in a paste of flour and hot liquid and cook until thick.

Tip:
You probably won't need salt; the jerky has plenty.