denise's secret recipe chili

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50 Pinches
Dallas, TX
Updated on Dec 12, 2012

I came up with this chili recipe about 10 years ago, and have received many compliments and requests for my recipe. I hope you enjoy it as well!

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 9 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 3-5 tablespoons chili powder (depending on heat level)
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 14 ounces can low-sodium chicken stock
  • 6 ounces can tomato paste
  • 7 ounces can diced chilis
  • 2 14 ounces cans black beans, rinsed, drained
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 15 ounces can bush's spicy beans
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
  • 3 pounds lean ground chuck
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 28 ounces can crushed tomatoes
  • 12 ounces bottle sierra nevada beer
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 dashes tabasco
  • 1 lg can kidney beans, rinsed, drained
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
  • - fresh chopped cilantro
  • - shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced

How To Make denise's secret recipe chili

  • Step 1
    Heat oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions, bacon and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent and bacon is cooked, about 8 minutes. Remove bacon to plate. Add chuck and sauté until brown, breaking up meat with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Add rest of spices. Stir 2 minutes. Mix in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, beer and tomato paste. Simmer until thickened to desired consistency, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Mix in beans. Simmer 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, top with fresh cilantro and grated cheese. NOTE: you may want to cut back a bit on the spices at first, if you prefer a milder chili, and increase as your taste buds indicate.

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Category: Chili
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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