John’s Crazy Uki-Frenchman Chili

Submitted by J and J Balyta

"Worked on this recipe a long time, followed some tips from some of the World Championship Chili Cook-off winners and got it right. It's been tested many times, but you MUST like hot food! Enjoy! WARNING: MAKE IT ONCE A YEAR ONLY, if you have any heart problems, stay away from this recipe, I take no responsibility for what this recipe does to your arteries."

 

• Ready In: 5hrs 45mins
• Ingredients: 33
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 2 lbs ground pork
• 3 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 3 hot Italian sausages, casings removed
• 3 large white onions, diced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (8 ounce) can jalapenos, diced
• 1 (30 ounce) can of mixed beans
• 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 (8 ounce) cans corn
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 head garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 small fresh jalapenos, red and green
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon hot chili powder
• 1 tablespoon mild chili powder
• 5 tablespoons red chili powder
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (20 ounce) can beer
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano (2)
• 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 lime, juice of
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Brown sausage, dry, and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a large pot, and brown beef.
3. Add the cooked sausage to the pot.
4. Add the onion and beef broth to cover the meat.
5. Boil for 15 minutes.
6. Add oregano and half of the cumin.
7. Reduce heat to a light boil, and then add the garlic.
8. Combine the chile powders into a mixture, and then add half of that mixture to the pot, and cook 15 minutes.
9. Add the tomato sauce and tomatoes with the with green chilies.
10. Add the chicken broth for the desired consistency.
11. Cook for one hour, stirring often.
12. Add the remaining chile powder mixture and the remaining cumin, and simmer for another 25 minutes on low to medium heat.
13. Turn up the heat to a light boil, and add the Tabasco®, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, lime juice and salt.
14. Hint: The entire thing should cook for 4-5 hrs start to finish, the longer the better. Great chili needs love, stand beside it and stir often, I have a few beers while I wait, helps pass the time! Best when it is re-heated.