Grandpa Johnson's (Ward) Chili Con Carne
By
Fran Murray
@franmurray
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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.
Ingredients
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1 1/4 lblean ground beef (93/100 or 90/100)
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1 largeyellow onion, finely chopped
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1green bell pepper, finely chopped
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2 clovegarlic, minced
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1 can(s)(14.5 oz) hunt's petite diced tomatoes
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3 cwater
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1/4 tspcelery seed
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1/4 tspground cayenne pepper (more if you want it spicier)
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1 tspcumin seed, crushed
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1 smallbay leaf
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2 Tbspchili powder
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1/8 tspdried basil, crushed
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1 1/2 tspsalt
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·tabasco sauce, if desired
How to Make Grandpa Johnson's (Ward) Chili Con Carne
- 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).
