My dad has always been a big fan of chili. When we were kids, I always used to remember him making us chili on cold Kansas winter nights. I remember one time in college when I REALLY wanted some of my dad's chili. I called him ready for some SUPER SECRET recipe. Pen to paper, he began to tell me the recipe and it went something like this:
"Okay, get one of those McCormick's seasonings and read the back of it and double the beef."
WHAT???? THAT'S IT??? That's the special chili I loved so much as a child??? Well, I'm happy to announce that my dad has become quite the chef since his glory days of "reading the back of packets of seasoning."
Last year, Jenny and Dad came to Hays for Halloween. My dad made us his "World Famous Spicy Chili." BOY HOWDY was it good!!! Way better than the back of the packet of seasoning chili!!
Here's the recipe:
3 lbs - lean ground beef
1- large yellow onion, chopped
4- cloves of garlic, minced (I use the jar stuff)
1- can of tomato puree (28 oz)
2- fresh jalapenos, seeded and chopped (add seeds for extra spiciness!)
1 - bell pepper (green or red)
1- packet of chili seasoning (mild or hot)
1 tsp - ground chipotle pepper
1 tsp - cayenne pepper
2 cans- pinto beans (15oz), drained
2 tablespoons - chili powder (add to taste really...)
2 cups - beef broth or water
1. Cook the 3 lbs of meat over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion once the meat is cooked through. Cook for about 5 minutes. Add garlic. Let set for a minute.
2. Add all the rest of the ingredients, besides the beans. Do not add the beans. For heavens sake, don't add the beans.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir occasionally.
4. Add beans and cook an additional 15 minutes.
SERVE!!!
*I added sour cream, shredded cheese, crackers, and pickled jalapenos on top of my chili! It was fantastic!!
**Another side note, you may need to add water occasionally as it cooks, it may come out a little on the thick side if you do not! =0) ENJOY!
