Chilly Chili

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   In a large pot over medium heat crumble and brown ground beef with onion and jalapeno.

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   Season with about 1/2 tsp salt and pinch of pepper.

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   While meat is cooking: pour both cans of tomatoes, with juices, into a large bowl.

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   Crush tomatoes by hand to create pieces of varying size for texture (I like to leave some rather large chunks).

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   Drain and rinse kidney beans in colander.

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   When meat is done cooking just drain over kidney beans.

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   Do not rinse again.

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   Return meat, beans and tomatoes to pot over medium heat.

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   Stir in green chiles, chilly chili seasoning, ketchup (if desired) and can of El Pato sauce.

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    I find this in the Hispanic aisle of our local grocery store.

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    If you can't find El Pato any small can (or about 1/4 cup) of tomato sauce will do (spicy or not).

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    Adjust seasoning to taste.

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    Simmer over med, med-low heat for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

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    Stir occasionally.

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    The longer it simmers the better it gets.

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    Serve topped with shredded cheddar and sour cream if desired.

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    Goes great with the honey butter cornbread on my profile!

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