Ingredients:
 4 to 5 lbs. ground beef or chuck with 15% fat or less, in regular or chili grind
2 medium onions diced (fine) many choices depending on the season
215 oz. cans of broth 1-chicken and 1-beef (beer is a good option)
115 oz. can tomato sauce
128 oz. can crushed tomatos
27 oz. cans diced mild green chilis
227 oz. cans red kidney beans (well drained)
115 oz. can black beans
115 oz. can regular beans. Campbell's or Bush's
1each, red, green, yellow peppers diced to add color to the pot
2packs "Bootleg Chili Blend"
Cooking instructions (Please read all instructions before starting to cook)
- In a large pot, add 1 1/2 cans of broth and the can of tomato sauce (hold back, 1/2 can of broth for later.) Bring the liquids temperature up to hot, then add one of the Chili Blend packs, stirring until blended.
- In a large skillet or pan, add your favorite non-stick base, cooking oil, Pam, Butter, etc., add half the onions and saute slightly. Add meat and salt to your taste, cooking an amount that can easily be browned. This is usually done in two batches. Drain excess fat and add the browned meat to the pot. Then add the other half of un-cooked onions.
- Bring these ingredients to a soft boil, stirring often to avoid burning the bottom. Cook for about 1 hour. Now add the other bag of Chili Blend, the crushed tomatoes, mild chilies, and one of the sugar packets. After this has been mixed, taste to determine the heat range that will be comfortable for those eating. Cayenne pepper can now be added (if needed) or held on the side for those that like it hot to add to there own bowls.
- If you are adding beans to your "pot" do not add the second sugar packet. You can now add the other colored peppers and any other items you enjoy in your chili. Now you also need to determine how thick you want your chili. You still have a half a can of broth to add if you feel the chili is too thick. Cover the pot and simmer for an additional 1/2 hour, or more. In competition we have 3 hours from start to finish. You have the option of cooking the chili long and slow for a mellow blend of ingredients.
- Thank you for using Bootleg Chili & Dry Rub products. We hope that this information will serve you and your family and friends a better bowl of "Red."
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