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Recipe

MeasurementsIngredients
2 poundsGround Beef
3 mediumOnions, chopped
2 clovesGarlic, crushed
3 (15-ounce) cansTomato Sauce
3 (12-ounce) cansTomato Paste
3 cupsWater
6 (15-ounce) cansKidney Beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoonChili Powder
1 teaspoonBlack Pepper
To TasteSalt
1 to 2 dashesTabasco Sauce

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef, chopped onions, and crushed garlic over medium heat.
  2. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Stir in the remaining ingredients except for the beans (tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, salt, pepper, chili powder, and Tabasco).
  4. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in the kidney beans and continue to heat for another 10 minutes.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  7. For best results, let the chili cool and refrigerate it to serve the next day.

Note

The recipe states, “This is best made at least a day before.” It also warns, “Tabasco gets hotter as it blends with chili so start out with less and add more if needed.”