ROSE MARY'S CHILI CON CARNE

Rose Mary's Chili Con Carne image

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Time 2h25m

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 lb ground round or lean ground beef
1 1/2 c chopped onions
12-16 oz v-8 low sodium tomato juice
1 1/2 c chopped bell pepper
2 Tbsp chili powder
2 Tbsp ground cumin
2 pkg 1.25 oz original chili seasoning mix
1 tsp each salt & black pepper
1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp oregano
2 Tbsp minced garlic
3 can(s) 15 1/2 oz size diced tomatoes
2 can(s) condensed tomato soup
2 can(s) 6 oz. tomato paste
3 can(s) 16 oz.kidney beans or chili beans
2 c beef broth or water

Steps:

1. In a very large pot brown ground beef with onions and bell peppers. Drain excess liquid when meat is completely browned, and add back to pot.
2. Then add remaining ingredients except beans, stir to mix thourgly, and bring to a boil, stir to prevent from sticking to bottom of pot. REDUCE HEAT to low and simmer for about 2 hours, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
3. Stir in UNDRAINED beans during the last half hour of cooking. Heat thourgly. Serve with your favorite condiments, chopped onions, cheddar cheese, sour cream, crackers, jalapeno peppers, hot dogs & cooked macaroni.
4. Note you can add canned green chilies if you prefer a spicier version& or Crushed red peppers. This recipe is very thick rich, and very tasty. Hope you enjoy it.YOU CAN ALWAYS ADD HEAT TO THE RECIPE, BUT YOU CAN'T TAKE IT OUT.