jan's "chicago"chili

Name: Jan's "Chicago"Chili
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 3 h
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 pound(s) ground beef, get the best you can afford; 2 pound(s) ground pork; 4 medium sweet onion; 2 - red/orange sweet peppers; 2 large ribs of celery; 1 bottle(s) chili sauce; 4 can(s) (1lb.,12 oz each) petite diced tomatoes; 8 can(s) (15 1/2 oz each) assorted beans (dark red kidney, light red kidney, pinto. black, etc.) drained and save liquid; 1 can(s) (15 oz) tomatoe sauce; 1/4 cup(s) diced jalapeno (the kind you put on nachos); 1/4 cup(s) sugar; 4 tablespoon(s) fresh chili powder; 2 tablespoon(s) kosher salt; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh garlic powder; 1 tablespoon(s) ground cinnamon

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Janus Fanning

Henderson, NV

Updated on Nov 29, 2011

I have tweaked and developed this recipe over 30 years. I think you will love it, as does all my family. It is a complete, healthy and satisfying meal.

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prep time 1 Hr

cook time 3 Hr

method Stove Top

yield 24 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 pounds ground beef, get the best you can afford
2 pounds ground pork
4 medium sweet onion
2 - red/orange sweet peppers
2 large ribs of celery
1 bottle chili sauce
4 cans (1lb.,12 oz each) petite diced tomatoes
8 cans (15 1/2 oz each) assorted beans (dark red kidney, light red kidney, pinto. black, etc.) drained and save liquid
1 can (15 oz) tomatoe sauce
1/4 cup diced jalapeno (the kind you put on nachos)
1/4 cup sugar
4 tablespoons fresh chili powder
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

How To Make jan's "chicago"chili

Step 1

Cook and stir ground beef and pork in a large fry pan. When brown, I take an old fashion turkey baster to suck out all of the fat, you will suck off about 1 ½ C of fat that you do not want in your chili!!

Step 2

In ¼ C olive oil, sauté onion, peppers, and celery in VERY LARGE stock pot till veggies are tender.
Step 3

Add meat to that VERY LARGE stock pot.
Step 4

Stir in Chili Sauce, diced tomatoes, reserved bean liquid, sauce, and seasonings. Do not add beans at this time. Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 3 hours, uncovered
Step 5

Now add beans. Simmer, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes or until desired consistency. Note the wonderful fragrance throughout the house!!! Might even get strangers knocking on your door!
Step 6

Makes 24 servings (1 ½ cups each) or about 8 Quarts. Freezes great for those drop in guests! Top with shredded cheese, chopped green onions and/or fresh Jalapenos, and Oyster crackers. Serve with GREAT French (Baguettes) bread/butter and a great beer! Think of me when you partake and I will be forever happy!!
Step 7

I live to cook, Jan Fanning
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