Michael'S "Foot Stompin" Chili Recipe

Name: Michael'S "Foot Stompin" Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. ground beef; 1/2 lb. ground pork; 1 lb. round steak (1/2-inch slices); 3 dried red chili peppers, crushed; 3 (4 oz.) cans jalapeno peppers; 3 medium white onions, chopped coarsely; Crisco; tomato paste or corn meal to thicken (optional); 2 cloves garlic, finely crushed; 1 Tbsp. cumin; 1 tsp. salt (optional); 3 (8 oz.) cans tomato paste; 3 c. water; 3 bacon slices; 3 squirts Tabasco sauce; 2 cans pinto beans (drained)

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. ground pork
1 lb. round steak (1/2-inch slices)
3 dried red chili peppers, crushed
3 (4 oz.) cans jalapeno peppers
3 medium white onions, chopped coarsely
Crisco
tomato paste or corn meal to thicken (optional)
2 cloves garlic, finely crushed
1 Tbsp. cumin
1 tsp. salt (optional)
3 (8 oz.) cans tomato paste
3 c. water
3 bacon slices
3 squirts Tabasco sauce
2 cans pinto beans (drained)

1
Fry bacon strips and set aside.
2
In bacon grease, fry onions and garlic until translucent.
3
Strain onions and garlic and get rid of bacon grease.
4
Fry pork in Crisco, then strain, saving Crisco.
5
Fry round steak strips in (pork) Crisco.
6
Drain steak and put pork and steak into large kettle.
7
Fry ground beef with onions and garlic.
8
Drain off grease and put beef into kettle with other meats.
9
Add water, tomato paste and crushed fried bacon.
10
Cook on medium heat.

1361

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Protein

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. ground beef, 1/2 lb. ground pork, 1 lb. round steak (1/2-inch slices), 3 dried red chili peppers, crushed, and more.

Yes, Michael'S "Foot Stompin" 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!

Michael'S "Foot Stompin" Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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