Here's my (not so secret anymore) chili recipe; ** this is the first time that I've ever written it out. I usually go by sight
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BTW, this will make quite a large pot and I usually freeze several portions for later.
MEAT;
1 lb lean hamburg
8-10 breakfast sausage (frozen) ** I like to use apple smoked sausage **
2 decent sized chicken breasts
1 decent sized (1/2 to 3/4 lb) round steak
1 med sized (1/2 to 3/4 lb) pork sirloin steak
VEGGIES;
2 good sized fresh tomatoes (go bigger if you love tomato)
1 stalk of chopped celery (approx. 1 cup or so)
2 cups fresh chopped mushrooms (your fav variety)
fresh red, yellow and green bell peppers chopped (approx. 2 cups)
1 large can of red kidney beans (or 2 small cans)
1 large Spanish (red) onion (diced)
1 large yellow onion (diced)
chives (how ever much you like)
2 cloves garlic chopped finely
2-3 jalapeno peppers (chopped)
SPICES;
1 tablespoon ground cumin
good healthy pinch of oregano
1/4 cup chili powder (or you can use crushed chilies depending on your preference)
1 tablespoon fresh ground pepper
pinch of ground cayenne pepper (or too taste
)
1 teaspoon salt
DIRECTIONS;
in a deep frypan, cook hamburg until 3/4 cooked and drain fully (press in paper towel to remove as much grease as possible)
cut frozen sausage into bite sized pieces (approx. 1 inch long pieces)
cut chicken into pieces (across the grain of the meat)
cube the pork and beek steaks
put all into the frypan and add cayenne and chili pepper to the meat, cook slowly and fully.
Put all veggies and remaining spices into a large pot and begin cooking over med heat.
When veggies are approx. half cooked add in the meat and cover and simmer on low until everything is fully cooked (approx. 2 hrs or so)
***IMPORTANT***:::FREEZE IT FIRST!!! (this blends the flavors) After it has been frozen over night let it thaw in the fridge, reheat and serve with grated cheese of your choice on top. The chicken will completely break up and help to thicken your chili.
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