MAMA'S CHILI

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Great tasting chili that doesn't take all day, but tastes like it did. Preparation time is about 2 hours. Best served over johnny cakes or corn chips.

Provided by Mama

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

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
4 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons banana pepper juice
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 pounds ground beef
8 slices American cheese

Steps:

Place the tomatoes in a large pot and squash them with your hands. Add the beans, onion, banana chile pepper, sugar, garlic powder and chili powder and simmer for about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a separate large skillet over medium high heat, saute the ground beef for 5 to 10 minutes, or until browned and crumbly. Drain the fat and add the beef to the simmering pot. Stir in the cheese, if desired. Allow to simmer for 1 more hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 668.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Cholesterol 123.1 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.2 g, Sodium 1108.5 mg, Sugar 16.3 g