ALMOST HOMEMADE CHILI

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I made this for my "adopted" 92 year old senior. She loved it so much, she bought the ingredients and asked me to make her a batch so she can keep it in her freezer. It's a recipe I created from viewing other "chili" recipes and taking ingredients and putting my own twist on it. I'm not a great chili lover, but this is one I...

Provided by Mary Gonzalez

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb ground turkey
1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb bacon (chopped)
1/2 c onion (chopped)
1/2 c green or red pepper
2 Tbsp garlic (crushed)
1 can(s) pink or pinto beans (15 oz)
1 can(s) red beans (15oz )
2 can(s) ranch style beans (this is a must!!) 15 oz ea.
1 can(s) stewed tomatoes
1 can(s) tomato sauce
4 oz beef broth
1 pkg taco season (not chili seasoning)
2 Tbsp chili powder (suit to taste-mild or hot)

Steps:

  • 1. Brown meat until throughly cooked In separate pan, saute' onions, bell peppers, garlic in 1 tbls oil, until onions are "sweating" Cook bacon until crispy and drain- crumble and set aside
  • 2. In large dutch oven on very low heat, mix all the beans (draining not necessary), stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth... Add sauted onions,peppers garlic,Taco seasoning, chili powder, stir until blended
  • 3. Add meat and bacon to beans, cook and stir on low heat for 45-60 minutes to blend all the flavor. Garnish with cheddar cheese, if desired. Enjoy!

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