chili at it's best

Granbury, TX
Updated on Dec 13, 2011

I have made this recipe for years. I got it from nowhere. I just make it the way I like it! Hope you do too. I make it for the hunters at the lodge & they all ask for my recipe. I like adding shredded cheddar cheese when I eat mine. Sometimes less is more!

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method Stove Top
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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds hamburger or deer burger
  • 2 medium onions, cut in slivers
  • 3 large cans chili beans
  • 3 cans red beans
  • 3 cans pinto or the equivilent of home cooked pintos with juice
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes- chili style or stewed tomatoes
  • 1/2 -2/3 jar great value (walmart) chili powder- i use more like almost 2/3

How To Make chili at it's best

  • Step 1
    In large dutch oven or stock pot, brown your burger adding just enough oil to keep from sticking if necessary.
  • Step 2
    When almost browned, add your onions & continue cooking until onions are just translucent.
  • Step 3
    Add the chili beans.
  • Step 4
    Add the pinto beans.
  • Step 5
    Add the red beans.
  • Step 6
    Add the diced tomatoes & chili powder & bring to a boil.
  • Step 7
    Turn the heat to low & continue cooking & stirring with lid off for about 30-60 minutes, until chili becomes thick.
  • If this don't warm your innards, nothing will!
    Step 8
    I like to add shredded cheddar to my bowl of chili when I eat it. Enjoy!!

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Category: Beef Soups
Category: Bean Soups
Category: Other Soups
Category: Chili
Keyword: #hamburger
Keyword: #beans
Keyword: #Soups
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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