Jake Melnick's Corner Tap Chili

Jake Melnick's Corner Tap Chili
Source: Jake Melnick's Corner Tap, Chicago, Illinois

10 pounds ground beef
2 1/2 yellow onions
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
4 ounces chicken base
4 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 tablespoons cayenne powder
1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
1 1/2 cups tomato paste
4 (12 ounce) cans kidney beans
1 cup red wine
3 quarts water
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon cumin

Cook ground beef and onions. Drain excess grease. Add red wine and reduce for 5 minutes.  Add remaining ingredients, except kidney beans, and simmer for 1 hour while stirring often.
Add beans, mix well and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Enjoy. Marilyn.