mertzie's chili

Name: Mertzie's Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) ground meat (i like ground sirloin); - worcestershire sauce; 1-2 large onions, chopped; 2-3 large green peppers, chopped; 2 - stalks celery, diced (i use leaves too); - garlic powder, onion powder, montreal steak seasoning, salt, pepper; 4 tablespoon(s) chili powder; 1 tablespoon(s) cumin; 1 tablespoon(s) minced garlic; 3-4 - 14 oz. cans, tomatoes with green chiles (i use rotel); 1 - 28 oz. can whole tomatoes; 1 - 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes; 2 - hungarian banana peppers; 1 - container knorr's beef stock; 1 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper & crushed red pepper flakes (each); 4 - cans beans (i use 2 black beans, 1 light red kidney, 1 dark red kidney); 1/2 can(s) beer; 1 tablespoon(s) sweet chili sauce (i use frank's red hot); 1 teaspoon(s) cilantro, dried; 1 can(s) tomato paste; - chipotle chili powder, ancho chili powder, to taste (i use about 1 tbs or more of each)

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Michelle Koletar/Mertz

Harrisburg, PA

Updated on Sep 22, 2012

So many chili recipes out there. I don't like mine extra, extra hot. I've never used a recipe, but my son has been asking me to write down how I make some of his favorite dishes, so today I did just that. We top ours with cheese, sour cream & scallions. I still love to crumble Ritz crackers in my chili, just like I did when I was little! :)

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 2 Hr

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yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 pounds ground meat (i like ground sirloin)
- worcestershire sauce
1-2 large onions, chopped
2-3 large green peppers, chopped
2 - stalks celery, diced (i use leaves too)
- garlic powder, onion powder, montreal steak seasoning, salt, pepper
4 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3-4 - 14 oz. cans, tomatoes with green chiles (i use rotel)
1 - 28 oz. can whole tomatoes
1 - 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
2 - hungarian banana peppers
1 - container knorr's beef stock
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper & crushed red pepper flakes (each)
4 - cans beans (i use 2 black beans, 1 light red kidney, 1 dark red kidney)
1/2 can beer
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce (i use frank's red hot)
1 teaspoon cilantro, dried
1 can tomato paste
- chipotle chili powder, ancho chili powder, to taste (i use about 1 tbs or more of each)

How To Make mertzie's chili

Step 1

Brown ground meat very well. I add some salt & pepper as it cooking. Drain, if needed. Add garlic & onion powder, Montreal seasoning, and generous amount of worcestershire. Continue cooking.

Step 2

Add onion, green & banana peppers, & celery, and stir well.
Step 3

I add everything else except the beans & cilantro & cook on low-medium for about 1 hour. (I add about 1 TBS of sugar on top of the canned tomatoes). Then, I add the beans, cilantro, more salt if needed or whatever others spices & we're ready to chow! If you want more heat, add jalapenos or hot sauce.
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