Grandpa Johnson's (Ward) Chili Con Carne

Name: Grandpa Johnson's (Ward) Chili Con Carne
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb lean ground beef (93/100 or 90/100); 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 clove garlic, minced; 1 can(s) (14.5 oz) hunt's petite diced tomatoes; 3 c water; 1/4 tsp celery seed; 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper (more if you want it spicier); 1 tsp cumin seed, crushed; 1 small bay leaf; 2 Tbsp chili powder; 1/8 tsp dried basil, crushed; 1 1/2 tsp salt; tabasco sauce, if desired

By Fran Murray
@franmurray

My Dad loves to experiment in the kitchen. He learned to cook by spending hours in his mom's kitchen (Grandma Johnson) watching her. Dad is a believer that beans DO NOT belong in chili. This recipe is his own concoction.

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Serves:

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

3 Hr

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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1 1/4 lb

lean ground beef (93/100 or 90/100)
1 large

yellow onion, finely chopped
1

green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 clove

garlic, minced
1 can(s)

(14.5 oz) hunt's petite diced tomatoes
3 c

water
1/4 tsp

celery seed
1/4 tsp

ground cayenne pepper (more if you want it spicier)
1 tsp

cumin seed, crushed
1 small

bay leaf
2 Tbsp

chili powder
1/8 tsp

dried basil, crushed
1 1/2 tsp

salt
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tabasco sauce, if desired

How to Make Grandpa Johnson's (Ward) Chili Con Carne

Step-by-Step

Brown meat in Dutch oven over medium high heat. Drain and put meat back into pot. Add remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer, uncovered, until the sauce is as thick as desired, or about 3 hours. Add water as needed or desired.
Add a few shakes of Tabasco sauce to taste, if any (be careful!).
Serve with crackers, shredded cheese, chopped onions, etc. (whatever suits your fancy).

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