THE GENERAL'S CHILI

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This chili won third place in a chili competition. It has been entered in 5 competitions. This chili tastes even better the next day after the flavors have blended overnight. Can be stored in freezer with no loss of taste.

Provided by Starman5

Categories     Steak

Time 2h25m

Yield 16 1 cup, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 lbs beef, cut into 1/4 inch cubes or very, very coarsely ground
1 lb sweet, mild italian sausage plus 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seed or 1 pound breakfast sausage plus 1 ground fennel
6 medium tomatoes, finely diced
3 cups chopped onions (or two 16 ounce bags frozen, chopped onions)
4 cloves, garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
4 dried, medium hot anaheim or" new mexico" chilies, stemmed and deseeded, roasted, then ground into powder (6 to 8 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon chili powder, mix (any brand)
1 tablespoon oregano
3 tablespoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup wheat bran flakes (optional)
2 quarts water

Steps:

  • Fry, then crumble the sausage.
  • Add all ingredients except crumbled sausage and beef to a stockpot, bring to a boil. Add the beef a little at a time, so that the pieces don't stick together, and reduce to a medium simmer for about 1 hour or until beef cubes are almost tender, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Add crumbled sausage and reduce heat to a low simmer until beef cubes are tender, another ½ to 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • The wheat bran flakes add no taste, but makes the chili thicker, and the fiber content is good for digestion.
  • Most chili recipes use coarsely ground beef. This one uses ¼ inch cubes of beef, which would be like very, very coarsely ground beef. It gives the dish a unique heavier texture, and this recipe is a little soupier than most chili recipes. I now use a #22 meat grinder with a grinder plate that has 3/4 inch holes to grind the beef instead of spending the lengthy time to dice the beef into 1/4 inch cubes.

Ramadhan Hafidh Suleiman
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I made this chili for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find. I will definitely be making this again.


Jastin Tyga
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This chili is the best I've ever had! It's the perfect balance of spices and flavors. I highly recommend it.


Megan Crowley
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I love this chili! It's so flavorful and hearty. I always make a big batch and freeze the leftovers for later.


Florence Potts
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This chili is so easy to make and it's always a hit! It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Mimi Aktar
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I wasn't sure how I would like this chili, but I was pleasantly surprised! It was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I'll definitely be making this again.


Yusuf Shiraz
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This chili is amazing! It's the perfect combination of flavors and spices. I love that it's not too spicy, so everyone can enjoy it.


Orion Mengest
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I thought this chili was pretty good. It had a nice flavor and it wasn't too spicy. I would definitely make it again.


chukchakindoor
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This chili is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either. I wouldn't make it again.


Barbara Grimes
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I've tried this chili several times and I've never been able to get it right. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.


Adnan Kaif
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I wasn't a big fan of this chili. I found it to be too spicy and the flavors didn't really come together for me.


Binaya dahal
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This chili is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker, so I can set it and forget it.


elizabeth madden
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I made this chili for my friends and they loved it! They said it was the best chili they'd ever had.


Natalie Nitschke
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This chili is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and the fact that it's not too spicy. It's the perfect chili for a party or a potluck.


Marie Truter
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I've made this chili several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Leah mcginnis
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This chili was easy to make and turned out great! I loved the addition of the chocolate, it gave it a really unique flavor.


Adriana Adriana
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I wasn't sure how this chili would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! It was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I'll definitely be making this again.


Gsgs Gssh
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This chili was a hit at my party! Everyone raved about it. I'll definitely be making it again for my next get-together.


Kevwe Big
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I made this chili for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find. I will definitely be making this again.


Tanya Brown
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This chili is absolutely delicious! It's got a nice kick to it, but it's not too spicy. The flavors are well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I'll definitely be making this again!


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