Homemade Chili
This is a hearty thick chili.
Seasoned Ground Chuck (Ground Beef)
* 3-4 pounds Ground Chuck (Ground Beef) cooked with the following seasonings and fat drained off
*2 tablespoons Dried Onions
*1 teaspoon Chili Powder
*1/2 teaspoon Deverle’s Seasoning or Season All
*1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Cook together the above.
Add the following to the cooked seasoned ground Chuck and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes to blend flavors.
*1 medium Onion, diced
*1 large Green Bell Pepper, diced
*1 large clove Garlic, minced or pressed
*1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
*1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper or to taste
Chili Sauce
*2 small cans diced Green Chiles or 1 Jalapeño chopped
*1 quart tomato Purée or 1 cup tomato Paste with 1/2 cup water added
*1-2 tablespoons Chili Powder
*1 tablespoon Cumin
*Dash of Tabasco
*2 tablespoons Sugar
*2 teaspoons Coriander or bunch of Cilantro chopped
*2 teaspoons Dry Mustard
*1 (46 ounces) large can or bottle V-8 Juice, add as needed
*2 (15.5 ounce) cans Red Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed, add about ten minutes before serving
Add seasonings to ground Chuck and cook ground chuck on medium heat until no longer pink and drain off fat. Add the onions, green peppers, garlic, salt and pepper to blend flavors cook an additional 5-10 minutes.
Chili Sauce: Combine in a bowl the above chili sauce ingredients, except the red kidney beans.
Add Chili Sauce to meat mixture except for the red beans and Simmer until beef is tender or about an 1 hour, adjust seasoning as needed along with adding more V-8 Juice. Add red kidney beans and serve.
Servings 8-10
Enjoy!
Jessica and Lindy
