RAINBOW DRIVE INN LOCAL KINE CHILI RECIPE - (4/5)

Rainbow Drive Inn Local Kine Chili Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 1/2 lb Ground beef
1/4 lb Bacon, chopped into 1/4"x1/4" cubes
2 Medium Onions, Chopped
1 C Celery, chopped
1 Large Bell Pepper, finely chopped
3 Cans Kidney beans drained, save liquid(see below)
3-4 Cans Tomato sauce
1 Can Tomato Paste
1 - 1 1/2 C Bean "liquid" or water
2 Tb Ketchup
2 Tb Red wine
2 Bay leaf
3-4 Tb Chili powder
1/2 Chicken Bullion Cube
1-2 tsp Sugar
1 Tb Oregano
1 Tb Paprika
1/4 tsp Cumin
1/4 tsp Grated Ginger
3-4 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1-2 Tb Mayonnaise(Best Foods or Hellman's)

Steps:

1 - Brown bacon over medium heat, when the bacon starts getting crisp add the Onions, Celery, Bell Pepper, Ginger, Pepper Flakes, and Garlic, stirring to prevent browning. 2 - Once the onion turns translucent, add the Ground Beef, and brown. 3 - When the ground beef is browned add beans, tomato sauce, tomato paste, bean liquid(start with 1 cup), beans, bullion, sugar, oregano,bay leaf, and cumin. Bring to a low boil, than reduce to a simmer. 4 - When chili has been simmering for 5-6 minutes, add in Worcestershire, chili powder(start with 2 Tb), red wine, and paprika. Let simmer for a few minutes, taste and adjust flavor. 5 - Simmer for 30 minutes, and mix in 1-2 Tb Mayonnaise.