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Real chili, my base recipe.

Serving Size : 18 Preparation Time :2:00
Categories : Healthy And Hearty Soups & Stews

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 pounds ground chuck extra lean
1 pound ground pork extra lean
1 1/2 cups each onion, celery, green pepper — diced
1 medium jalapeno pepper — diced small
2 large garlic clove — minced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups beef broth
1 quart tomatoes or 1 large can — crushed
1 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons tabasco sauce
2 medium bay leaves
2 teaspoons sugar
3 tablespoons Masa flour
1/4 cup water
2 30 oz.cans chili beans hot (do not drain) or
2 can red kidney beans (drained)

In skillet heat oil smoking hot. Add beef and pork, cooking and
break up meat until lightly browned; drain well. In large heavy
soup pot cook onion, celery, green pepper, jalapeno pepper, and
garlic; for 2 minutes in butter. Add beef broth, tomatoes, chili sauce,
and remaining ingredients except; masa flour water and chili beans.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat; cover simmer 35 minutes stir every few minutes.
Combine Masa flour with water, add to pot stirring; cook,
until thickened about 10 minutes. Add beans of your choice and cook
until just hot.

Serve with garnishes; finely chopped onion, shredded Monterrey jack
cheese, or shredded Cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped
Coriander, sour cream, and crisp crackers.