Anns Depression Chili Recipes

Steps:

• First in a 16 qt pot put the cans of tomato juice, tomato paste, diced tomatoes and chili beans. Add water in the cans the tomato paste came in, about 2 cans full rinsing all the tomato paste out of them. It won't hurt to use hot water. Stir well so that the tomato paste starts to dissolve and bring the pot to a slow boil. Once this happens reduce heat to medium and let it simmer adding one pkg of the chili seasoning mix, sugar, boullion cubes or soup base, and garlic powder. Stir often so the beans don't stick or burn. While this is simmerinig, in a large skillet, sautee' the onions and green peppers in the oil until tender. Then add the ground beef and brown while using a fork to break the meat up. Add the other pkg of chili seasoning mix, salt, pepper and chili powder to the meat while it browns. This flavors it as well. Once done add it to the pot of simmering liquid. Taste test and add additional chili powder, salt and pepper if needed to suit your taste and let cook for another 15 min. Turn the pot off and stir well. Serve with whatever chili acessories you like. Personally, I like Fritos corn chips with mine, but the skies the limit. Use your imagination and go for it.