Chad's Wednesday Night Chili Recipe

Name: Chad's Wednesday Night Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 12 lbs ground beef; 2 lbs bulk pork sausage; 1 lb chopped bacon; 1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 15 ounces red kidney beans; ½ cup water; ¾ cup prepared ketchup; 4 cloves chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon cumin; 4 tablespoons chili powder; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning; ½ cup sugar; 2 large bell peppers, medium chopped; 3 Spanish onions, fine chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeds and veins removed diced fine; 1 tablespoon dried chili pepper flakes (optional only if you like it HOT!!!); 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Servings: persons

2 12 lbs ground beef
2 lbs bulk pork sausage
1 lb chopped bacon
1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
15 ounces red kidney beans
½ cup water
¾ cup prepared ketchup
4 cloves chopped garlic
1 tablespoon cumin
4 tablespoons chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
½ cup sugar
2 large bell peppers, medium chopped
3 Spanish onions, fine chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeds and veins removed diced fine
1 tablespoon dried chili pepper flakes (optional only if you like it HOT!!!)
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1
First, brown all meats in roasting pan in oven at 415 degrees.
2
While meat is browning combine all remaining ingredients in heavy-bottomed stock pot.
3
stir well.
4
Add browned meat fat drained away to pot stir well.
5
bring to boil and reduce heat to simmer on low for 4-6 hours covered.
6
About 30 min before serving time if you prefer a thicker sauce with your chili make a slurry of a 1/4 cup of cool water to a heaping tbs, of cornstarch mix until lumps disappear.
7
Add to pot an stir.
8
Chili will tighten up almost immediately.
9
Serve with all of your favorite sides etc.

1668

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

125

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 12 lbs ground beef, 2 lbs bulk pork sausage, 1 lb chopped bacon, 1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Chad's Wednesday Night Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chad's Wednesday Night Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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