Jan's "Chicago"Chili

By Janus Fanning
@ChicagoCook

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.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote

Comments:

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Serves:

Prep:

1 Hr

Cook:

3 Hr

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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4 lb: ground beef, get the best you can afford
2 lb: ground pork
4 medium: sweet onion
2: red/orange sweet peppers
2 large: ribs of celery
1 bottle: 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 c: diced jalapeno (the kind you put on nachos)
1/4 c: sugar
4 Tbsp: fresh chili powder
2 Tbsp: kosher salt
1 Tbsp: fresh garlic powder
1 Tbsp: ground cinnamon

How to Make Jan's "Chicago"Chili

Step-by-Step

1Cook 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!!
2In ¼ C olive oil, sauté onion, peppers, and celery in VERY LARGE stock pot till veggies are tender.
3Add meat to that VERY LARGE stock pot.
4Stir 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
5Now 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!
6Makes 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!!
7I live to cook, Jan Fanning