Tinklee's Amazing Chili

1. 1

   In a large skillet cook your bacon, at the same time in a large stock pot brown your hamburger

2. 2

   when bacon is done add to the pot of hamburger, then leave only enough bacon grease in pan to cook your onions and garlic (I like to save the leftover bacon fat for later use and put in a jar in my refrigerator) saute onion and garlic till tender and add to your hamburger

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   Add 4 bottles of beer, canned diced tomatoes, tomatoe sauce, tomatoe paste, green chilis with the juice, and all seasonings, and bring to a low boil then turn down to a med-low to cook, remember to stir from the bottom so it doesn't stick,

4. 4

   after an hour add the last 2 bottles of beer, and the grated chocolate and keep cooking for at least 1 more hour, keep stirring it on and off

5. 5

   now your ready to serve, don't shorten the cooking time, this needs to cook for at least 2-3hrs for best results,

6. 6

   serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, corn chips what ever you like to top your chili off with

7. 7

   if you do not want to use beer, apple juice can be substituted for the beer, it will only affect the taste slightly

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   if you want to add beans, add a can of red kidney beans halfway through cooking, this way they will not over cook

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.