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cheryl's chili

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Cheryl Parsons
Waterloo, IA

Cook onion,garlic, pepper and meat the day before, store in refrigerator, add to pot with other ingredients-the main step is done!

(1 rating)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min

Ingredients For cheryl's chili

  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • 1
    green pepper, chopped
  • 1 tsp
    garlic, minced
  • 2 lb
    ground beef, turkey, lean, your choice
  • 1 pkg
    chili seasoning
  • 14 oz
    tomato juice
  • 29 oz
    tomatoes,diced w/liquid
  • 30 oz
    mrs grimes chili beans
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1 Tbsp
    granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp
    red pepper flakes

How To Make cheryl's chili

  • 1
    In a large pot,over medium heat saute onion, green pepper and garlic in a couple tablespoons of olive oil until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add meat of your choice until cooked and no longer pink.
  • 2
    Add tomato juice, chili seasoning,tomatoes, chili beans and stir well,add pepper flakes, sugar and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low-simmer for 45 minutes.
  • 3
    Serve with dollop of sour cream, chopped scallions,shredded cheese and crackers. Great the next day as chili dogs!
  • 4
    I choose at least 85% lean meat since that reduces fat, if meat seems greasy, before step 2 go ahead and rinse in a colander, return to pot and continue.

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