Gordy's Fresh Homemade Chili Recipe

Name: Gordy's Fresh Homemade Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 to 7 large fresh green bell peppers, seeded and chopped; 3 large ribs fresh celery, chopped; 1/2 pound butter; 10 pounds fresh choice ground beef; 5 pounds fresh sweet yellow onions, chopped (6 to 8 jumbo), plus more for serving; 1/4 cup salt, plus more for seasoning; 1/4 cup ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning; 1/3 cup chili powder; 1 gallon premium diced tomatoes in juice; 1 gallon chili sauce; 2 gallons dark red kidney beans with juice; Freshly grated Cheddar; Hot pepper sauce of choice

Servings: persons

6 to 7 large fresh green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
3 large ribs fresh celery, chopped
1/2 pound butter
10 pounds fresh choice ground beef
5 pounds fresh sweet yellow onions, chopped (6 to 8 jumbo), plus more for serving
1/4 cup salt, plus more for seasoning
1/4 cup ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1/3 cup chili powder
1 gallon premium diced tomatoes in juice
1 gallon chili sauce
2 gallons dark red kidney beans with juice
Freshly grated Cheddar
Hot pepper sauce of choice

1
Put the chopped green peppers, chopped celery and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Cover and saute for 20 minutes, stirring several times during the cooking.
3
Chunk the ground beef with your hands and put it into a frying pan over medium heat.
4
Add the chopped onions, and season with the salt and pepper, to taste.
5
Cook until the meat has browned and is fully cooked, about 1/2 hour.
6
In a large soup pot or kettle, add the beef and onions, celery and peppers, the chili powder, diced tomatoes with juice, chili sauce, kidney beans with all the juice, the 1/4 cup salt and 1/4 cup of pepper.
7
Stir to combine, then bring to a boil over medium heat.
8
Lower the heat, cover, and simmer the chili for 45 minutes.
9
It will lose its chunkiness and mellow in flavor the longer you cook it.
10
Keep it on all day, if you like, stirring it from time to time.
11
Serve in a large bowl garnished with grated Cheddar and freshly chopped onions.
12
Add your favorite pepper sauce for some heat.

3645

kcal

Calories

273

Fat

Carbs

206

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 to 7 large fresh green bell peppers, seeded and chopped, 3 large ribs fresh celery, chopped, 1/2 pound butter, 10 pounds fresh choice ground beef, and more.

Yes, Gordy's Fresh Homemade 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.

Gordy's Fresh Homemade Chili

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