Red Chili, Large batch
3 lbs. lean ground beef.............. 1 large can crushed tomatoes
3 cups chopped yellow onion...... 1 qt. tomato juice
1 cup chopped red bell pepper ...Hot Sauce to taste-15 drops or so
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder ............. 1/4 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp. ground cumin ................ 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 (Heaping) Tbsp. chili Powder .... 2 or 3 cans (15 oz.) chili beans
2 tsp. salt ................................ Water, as needed
2 tsp. black pepper
Cook the ground beef, onion and red pepper in a large skillet or dutch oven until meat is done and vegetables lightly browned - you can transfer here to your crock pot if you like. Add garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Mix well, then stir in tomatoes and juice, add brown sugar, vinegar and hot sauce. Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes (or more). Put the beans in last and add water if too thick. Simmer gently till supper time. Serve with chopped onion, shredded cheese, sour cream, and additional hot sauce. Good with saltine crackers or warm tortillas and a chilled glass of light beer. An excellent follow-up, Cinnamon Crisps, see recipe posted on 7-29-09 in Bev's Booth.
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