Three Bean Award Winning Chili

I like chili and when I make it I like to make a big pot of it. This recipe makes about 2 gallons and has won 1st and 2nd place in chili cook-off contests. This chili will have just a touch of heat, so If you like spicy chili, double up the jalapeno and cayenne pepper. This recipe works well with venison too.

• Ready In: 1 hr 50 mins
• Serves: 8-12
• Yields: 2 gallons

Ingredients

• 2  lbs ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup onion, diced
• 1⁄2 cup green pepper, diced
• 1⁄2 cup  red pepper, diced
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons  jalapenos, finely chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
• 3 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 1  tablespoon cumin
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  cup water
•  cracker
•  shredded cheddar cheese
•  green onion
•  sour cream

Directions

1. add salt, black pepper, garlic powder to ground beef and cook with onions and red/green peppers in dutch oven.
2. drain excess grease.
3. add balance of ingredients.
4. cover and simmer for 90 minutes or more.
5. serve with toppings.