MEATY CHILI

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This recipe-from our church cookbook-makes the best chili bar none. The secret ingredients are sugar and bay leaf.-Sue Norem, Ellsworth, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h15m

Yield about 45 (1-cup) servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 pounds ground beef
5 large onions, chopped
5 quarts tomato juice
4 cups water
5 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 to 2/3 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 bunch celery with leaves
5 garlic cloves, peeled
3 bay leaves

Steps:

  • In several large soup kettles, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato juice, water, beans, sugar, chili powder and salt. Cut leaves off celery and set aside. Chop celery; add to soup. Chop celery leaves; place in cheesecloth with the garlic and bay leaves. Tie with string and place in soup. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Remove spice bag before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 623mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Affan
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This chili is a family favorite. We make it all the time.


don't do gacha stuf but called gacha
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I love this chili! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Mpanga Amos
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This chili is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and always hits the spot.


Larbil Inusah
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This chili is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great meal to serve to a crowd.


Traci Hardy
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This chili is the best! I love the combination of spices and the meat is always so tender.


Vince Kylie
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I've made this chili several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Beauti Mensah
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This chili is a must-try for any chili lover. It's packed with flavor and has just the right amount of heat.


Sharma Creation Recording Studio
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I made this chili for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Nozithelo Mpofu
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This chili is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and flavorful. I love serving it with a side of cornbread.


Amir Chachar
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This chili is a great way to use up leftover meat. I always have some in the freezer and it's so easy to throw together a quick and delicious meal.


Shipu Vai
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chili turned out perfect. My husband and kids loved it.


Fazil Shahani
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This chili is amazing! The perfect blend of spices and meat.


Nazeema Harker
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I love this chili! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always make a big batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Jkwon Riley
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This chili is the best I've ever had. The flavors are incredible.


Rebecca Salomon
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I've been making this chili for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Hinda Ali
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This chili was a hit with my family! It had just the right amount of spice and flavor. I'll definitely be making it again.