it's chili time..

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I searched for a new chili recipe yesterday as I have been making The Pioneer Womans chili for a while now and after work, I made "My Favorite Chili" by Kim 127.  It calls for a lot of ingredients and it was fun assembling as I just kept adding and adding and adding spices and suaces and liquids.  Brian helped me after the meat was brown and went to get out the measuring spoons which is a "never" when it comes to assembling chili, in my opinion.  Chili is made by estimating amounts, throwing them into the pot, stirring, tasting and adding more of one thing or another.  Can't wait to eat this comfort meal tonight as another must is you must let all of the flavors marry for 24 hours before enjoying the "meal in a bowl."

My Favorite Chili By Kim127 on June 18, 2003 

Prep Time: 1 hrs
Total Time: 4 hrs
Servings: 10

About This Recipe

"This is the only chili recipe I've used for the last 8 years or so. I think its pretty outstanding. I vary the hot ingredients depending on who will be eating it and the mood I'm in. I've also used ground venison and it was just as good."

Ingredients

• 1 cup onion, diced
• 1 cup green pepper, diced
• 1 large celery rib, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 lbs ground beef
• 1 1/2 teaspoons jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon onion salt
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce ( or to taste)
• 1 1/2 bay leaves, crumbled
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup chili powder
• 2/3 cup dark beer
• 1 (16 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes (I used a 28 oz can of diced tomatoes.)
• 1 (8 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 1/2 cups water
• kidney bean (optional)
• cheddar cheese (optional)
• sour cream (optional)

Directions

1. In a large kettle, stir fry the onion, green pepper, celery and garlic in the vegetable oil for about 8 minutes or until tender.
2. Add the ground beef and cook until done.
3. Drain.
4. Return meat to kettle, add remainder of ingredients (and kidney beans) and enough water to come to the top of the chili ingredients.
5. Stir til mixed completely.
6. Simmer on low heat, uncovered for at least 3 hours.
7. Top with cheddar cheese and sour cream if desired.