Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 3 pound(s) lean hamburger
  • 1 - green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 - red bell pepper, diced
  • 4-8 - fresh jalapenos, diced small (add as many as you like for heat, but add at least 4 for mild for the kiddos. *i usually add all 8 for hotter!)
  • 1 large onion, diced large
  • 1 teaspoon(s) salt`
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
  • 1/3 cup(s) good chili powder
  • 1 3/4 cup(s) ketchup, I use Heinz
  • 3 tablespoon(s) lemon juice concentrate
  • 1/3 cup(s) dark brown sugar, can sub light but I just don't even buy that kind anymore because it always turns into a brick
  • 1 tablespoon(s) Worcestershire sauce, I use Lea & Perrins
  • 2 teaspoon(s) regular white vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) yellow table mustard, French's
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) cumin
  • 3 cup(s) spicy hot V8 juice
  • 1 can(s) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained first in a colander til no longer foamy/bubbly (16 oz.)
  • 2 package(s) fresh sliced mushrooms (8 oz. each)
  • 2 can(s) Del Monte original stewed tomatoes, with the juice; crush tomatoes with hands as you add (14.5 oz. each)
  • 1 cup(s) beef bouillon, i use superior touch better than bouillon beef base (dissolve 1 tsp. beef base into 1 cup hot water to make 1 cup bouillon)
  • - *more salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste

Instruction

  • Saute hamburger, green pepper, red bell pepper, onion, and jalapenos in a pan. Add 1 teaspoon (each) of salt and garlic powder. Add 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  • Drain the grease.
  • Into a large stockpot or Crock Pot, add the sauteed hamburger meat. Then add the rest of the ingredients.
  • Stir all and bring just to a low simmer. Reduce heat and cook for at least 1 1/2 hours on low. Stir gently and occasionally. You can do this on the stove or in a large Crock Pot. Either way works.
  • Thick, rich, and slightly sweet/slightly hot chili! Very unique! Enjoy!! :D