Pops' Chili

Submitted by newmama

"this was my grandpa's recipe and it's my favorite. it's not super thick but can be if you just add less liquid. he always served it over just a tiny bit of spaghetti or with crackers. it's also good with fritos or cornbread. i never have measured any spices so these are guesstimates."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 40mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 poblano pepper, diced
• 2 chili peppers, seeded and minced (use any hot pepper you like)
• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes
• 16 ounces diced tomatoes
• 16 ounces tomato sauce
• 2 cups beef stock
• 30 ounces kidney beans, drained
• 1⁄4 cup chili powder (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon cumin (more to taste)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• cayenne pepper
• salt
• black pepper

directions

1. brown beef in a large skillet, drain and put in a large pot.
2. heat olive oil, saute onions and peppers a few minutes until translucent, add to meat.
3. add spices and tomatoes with broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 2 hours stirring occasionally. add liquid as desired.
4. for the last 30 minutes- hour add the beans.
5. serve with cheese, sour cream, onion, crackers, etc.