Simply the BEST Chili Recipe

Name: Simply the BEST Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger; 1 lb stewing beef; 1 lb hot Italian sausage; 1 lb bacon; 8 cups tomatoes, diced; 2 large bell peppers, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 stalks celery, chopped; 4 large jalapenos, seeded and chopped or 4 large spicy pepper, of your choice; 2 dried ancho chilies, chopped; 1 (24 ounce) can kidney beans (optional); 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn (optional); 3 tablespoons lime juice; 3 ½ tablespoons cumin; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 tablespoon cayenne; 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce or 1 tablespoon your favorite hot sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Servings: persons

1 lb hamburger
1 lb stewing beef
1 lb hot Italian sausage
1 lb bacon
8 cups tomatoes, diced
2 large bell peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 stalks celery, chopped
4 large jalapenos, seeded and chopped or 4 large spicy pepper, of your choice
2 dried ancho chilies, chopped
1 (24 ounce) can kidney beans (optional)
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn (optional)
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 ½ tablespoons cumin
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon cayenne
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce or 1 tablespoon your favorite hot sauce
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder

1
Cut the stew meat into bite size pieces.
2
Marinate the stew meat overnight with lime juice, onion powder, garlic powder and a dash of cayenne.
3
Brown hamburger with onion, garlic, bell pepper, celery and 1/2 tbsp of cumin.
4
Brown sausage and drain fat.
5
Cut bacon into bite size pieces and cooks until slightly brown.
6
Drain fat.
7
Remove stew meat from marinade and brown.
8
Combine meat with all remaining ingredients is a large pot.
9
Bring to a boil.
10
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 3-4 hours or until the chili is of desired thickness.
11
*Note: I cook it uncovered because I like my chili nice and thick.

1507

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

110

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb hamburger, 1 lb stewing beef, 1 lb hot Italian sausage, 1 lb bacon, and more.

Yes, Simply the BEST 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.

Simply the BEST Chili

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