THE GENERAL'S CHILI

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This chili won third place in a chili competition. It has been entered in 5 competitions. This chili tastes even better the next day after the flavors have blended overnight. Can be stored in freezer with no loss of taste.

Provided by Starman5

Categories     Steak

Time 2h25m

Yield 16 1 cup, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 lbs beef, cut into 1/4 inch cubes or very, very coarsely ground
1 lb sweet, mild italian sausage plus 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seed or 1 pound breakfast sausage plus 1 ground fennel
6 medium tomatoes, finely diced
3 cups chopped onions (or two 16 ounce bags frozen, chopped onions)
4 cloves, garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
4 dried, medium hot anaheim or" new mexico" chilies, stemmed and deseeded, roasted, then ground into powder (6 to 8 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon chili powder, mix (any brand)
1 tablespoon oregano
3 tablespoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup wheat bran flakes (optional)
2 quarts water

Steps:

  • Fry, then crumble the sausage.
  • Add all ingredients except crumbled sausage and beef to a stockpot, bring to a boil. Add the beef a little at a time, so that the pieces don't stick together, and reduce to a medium simmer for about 1 hour or until beef cubes are almost tender, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Add crumbled sausage and reduce heat to a low simmer until beef cubes are tender, another ½ to 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • The wheat bran flakes add no taste, but makes the chili thicker, and the fiber content is good for digestion.
  • Most chili recipes use coarsely ground beef. This one uses ¼ inch cubes of beef, which would be like very, very coarsely ground beef. It gives the dish a unique heavier texture, and this recipe is a little soupier than most chili recipes. I now use a #22 meat grinder with a grinder plate that has 3/4 inch holes to grind the beef instead of spending the lengthy time to dice the beef into 1/4 inch cubes.

Tamara Schnarr
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This chili is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Adesola Abdullah
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I've tried many chili recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of flavors and spices.


Suruz zaman
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This chili is so flavorful and has just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making it again.


Jophine Fredy
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I made this chili for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Feroz Ahmed
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This is the best chili I've ever had. I'll definitely be making it again.


Sami Amir
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I love this chili! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


rubel ahmod
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This chili is delicious! The flavors are complex and well-balanced. I highly recommend it.


gimba saad
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I've made this chili several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


KuTlWanO Seokwang
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The General's Chili is a great recipe. It's easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it.


Malik Jaan
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This chili is amazing! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. It's so flavorful and has just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.


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