my award winning molasses chili
Years ago when my son was in boy scouts I won the chili cook off with this recipe. The boys served as judges so I guess my secret ingredient of brown sugar gave them the sweet heat that they liked.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Stove Top
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion diced
- - salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cans 14.5 oz. chili beans
- 1 large can 28 oz. crushed tomtoes
- 1 large can 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons each cumin and red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- - shredded cheddar cheese for serving (optional)
How To Make my award winning molasses chili
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Step 1Brown the ground beef with the onions and season with salt and pepper. Drain. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
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Step 2Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour adding some water if it gets too thick.
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Step 3Sprinkle cheese on top to serve.
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Nutrition Facts
(per serving*)
calories: 319kcal, carbohydrates: 38g, cholesterol: 40mg, fat: 13g, fiber: 5g, protein: 15g, saturated fat: 5g, sodium: 1152mg, sugar: 26g, unsaturated fat: 8g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information is estimated.
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