MEATY CHILI

Meaty Chili image

This recipe-from our church cookbook-makes the best chili bar none. The secret ingredients are sugar and bay leaf.-Sue Norem, Ellsworth, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 2h15m

Yield about 45 (1-cup) servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

10 pounds ground beef
5 large onions, chopped
5 quarts tomato juice
4 cups water
5 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 to 2/3 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 bunch celery with leaves
5 garlic cloves, peeled
3 bay leaves

Steps:

In several large soup kettles, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato juice, water, beans, sugar, chili powder and salt. Cut leaves off celery and set aside. Chop celery; add to soup. Chop celery leaves; place in cheesecloth with the garlic and bay leaves. Tie with string and place in soup. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Remove spice bag before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 623mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein.