kentucky backwoods chili

oddville, KY
Updated on Sep 24, 2011

THIS IS CHILI DONE RIGHT.

prep time
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method ---
yield 20 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds ground round or chuck
  • 1 1/2 pounds pork tenerloin cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 1 green pepper diced
  • 3 celery ribs sliced real thin
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 28 oz. cans diced tomatos undrained
  • 2 15oz cans pinto beans drained
  • 1 16oz. can kidney beans drained
  • 2 4oz. cans chopped green chilies
  • 2 8oz.cans tomato sauce
  • 2/3 cup good kentucky bourbon
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 6oz. can tomato paste
  • 8 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 21/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 heaping tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper more if you like (taste first)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

How To Make kentucky backwoods chili

  • Step 1
    IN A SOUP KETTLE; COOK MEATS OVER A MEDIUM HEAT UNTIL NO LONGER PINK; THEN DRAIN.
  • Step 2
    ADD THE ONIONS, BELL PEPPER,CELERY AND GARLIC; COOK UNTIL ALL IS TENDER.
  • Step 3
    STIR IN ALL THE REMAINING INGREDIENTS.
  • Step 4
    BRING TO A BOIL; REDUCE HEAT AND SIMMER FOR 1-1/2 TO 2 HOURS. GIVE A STIR NOW AND THEN WHILE SIMMERING.
  • Step 5
    IF IT LOOKS LIKE IT MAY NEED SOME LIQUID WHILE SIMMERING, ADD SOME WATER.

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