Best Randys Almost Famous Chili Recipes

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RANDY'S ALMOST FAMOUS CHILI



Randy's Almost Famous Chili image

I developed this Chili recipe several years ago & I won 2nd place in a local chili contest. It's become a family & friend favorite...my brother-in-law is considered a "chili connoisseur" & he says it's the best he has ever had! One time, a friend's wife ate 5 bowls of it, that I KNOW of.....YIKES!!! Hope you enjoy it, too! BTW....I do NOT put in kidney beans or macaroni, but you do whatever you like. IMO that's a darn good way to ruin chili!!!

Provided by Ackman

Categories     Onions

Time 8h30m

Yield 1 large crockpot, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 -4 lbs ground chuck
1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
2 -3 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
1 1/2 teaspoons Lawry's Seasoned Salt
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups tomato juice
1 (10 ounce) can green chilies, drained & chopped (I use the mild)
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 -3 teaspoons hot sauce (I use TRAPPEY'S)

Steps:

  • In a large dutch oven or skillet, melt 2 T. butter flavored CRISCO.
  • Add the first 4 ingredients & season with the LAWRY's.
  • Cook & stir occasionally, until all pink is almost gone & vegetables are soft, but not brown.
  • Drain well.
  • Place in a large crockpot.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Using your hands, crush the the whole tomatoes.
  • Stir well.
  • Cook on low setting for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Correct the seasonings to your taste.
  • Best if cooled & reheated the next day.
  • Serve with a crusty bread or corn bread.
  • ENJOY!

CLASSIC CHILI



Classic Chili image

Mom's homemade chili recipe was the best! She knew just the right ingredients to put her 'stamp' on it. I could eat it with my eyes closed and know it was hers. It amazed me that she could put it together in so little time. -Marjorie Carey, Alamosa, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 2h

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds ground beef
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Tortilla chips, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large soup kettle, saute green pepper, onions and celery in oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add kidney beans. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes longer. If desired, serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

JUST LIKE WENDY'S® CHILI



Just Like Wendy's® Chili image

After trying several clone recipes and adjusting them to my tastes, I've concocted what I think is the best clone. Serve topped with finely diced white onions and/or shredded cheese. Enjoy!

Provided by MontanaChef

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds ground beef
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as RO*TEL)
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 (1.25 ounce) packages chili seasoning (such as McCormick® Mild Chili Seasoning Mix)
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon white vinegar, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Press ground beef into the hot oil to form one large patty; let the bottom brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir and break the ground beef into crumbles and cook until no longer pink, about 5 more minutes.
  • Stir celery, onion, and green bell pepper into ground beef and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; pour in stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chiles, tomato sauce, and water. Break apart large chunks of stewed tomatoes. Stir in chili seasoning.
  • Mix kidney beans and pinto beans into chili, season with salt and black pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour. Mix vinegar into chili.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 55.1 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1521 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

ALMOST-WENDY'S CHILI



Almost-Wendy's Chili image

We've tried for many years, like others, to replicate Wendy's Chili. I've made friends with a local Wendy's franchise manager, and over the past few weeks, we've tried to replicate what we think is Wendy's chili... sorry, but no help on the hot sauce, except for it seems similar to Chinese Hot Sesame Oil, or Hot Chinese Chili Sauce...

Provided by ckensington

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 lbs round steaks, minced
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
48 ounces stewed tomatoes
28 ounces tomato sauce
48 ounces chili beans
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 medium sweet onions, Minced
2 tablespoons garlic, MInced
1 lb tomatillo, Minced
12 ounces beer
2 green peppers, Large, Minced

Steps:

  • Use food processor to mince all ingredients.
  • Melt butter and olive oil.
  • Add minced steak, minced onions, minced garlic, pepper, cumin, and salt.
  • Brown meat, and carmelize onions. Approximately 10 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add minced Tomatillos, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chili powder.
  • Heat over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add one 12oz bottle beer. Continue over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add minced green peppers and Chili Beans.
  • Continue to simmer for minimum of one hour. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 739.8, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 112.2, Sodium 2352, Carbohydrate 78.7, Fiber 15.2, Sugar 17.2, Protein 59.1

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