GRANDPA JOHNSON'S (WARD) CHILI CON CARNE

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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.

Provided by Fran Murray

Categories     Chili

Time 3h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 1. Brown meat in Dutch oven over medium high heat. Drain and put meat back into pot. Add remaining ingredients.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. Add a few shakes of Tabasco sauce to taste, if any (be careful!).
  • 4. Serve with crackers, shredded cheese, chopped onions, etc. (whatever suits your fancy).

Joweria Namutebi
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This chili is amazing! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. I love that it's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Jutt Jutt
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I made this chili for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I did make a few changes to the recipe, though. I used ground turkey instead of beef, and I added some chopped green peppers and onions. It turned out great!


Eshal
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This is the best chili recipe I've ever tried! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.