Gg's Best Chili

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 120 Minutes

Ready In: 140 Minutes

Servings: 6

I've tried many. Some are good. Some are boring. Some are too hot! This one is great and not too hot. Add extra cayenne if you want it hot. I think you will be pleasantly surprised. I add beans (personal preference). I usually double it and freeze it for more good meals on the run.

Ingredients:

2 1/2 lbs lean ground chuck

1 lb ground lean pork

1 cup onion, finely chopped

5 garlic cloves, finely chopped

12 ounces beer

16 ounces tomato sauce

1 cup water

3 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon dried ancho chile powder

2 tablespoons ground cumin

2 tablespoons instant beef flavoring or 6 bouillon cubes

2 teaspoons dried oregano

2 teaspoons paprika

2 teaspoons sugar

1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon louisiana hot sauce (or to taste)

1 teaspoon flour

1 teaspoon cornmeal

1 tablespoon warm water

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown half the meat; pour off fat. Remove meat.
2. Brown remaining meat; pour off all fat except 2 tablespoons.
3. Add onion, garlic; cook and stir until tender.
4. Add meat and remaining ingredients except flour, cornmeal and warm water. Mix well.
5. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer covered for 2 hours or the longer the better.
6. Stir together flour and cornmeal; add warm water. Mix well. Stir into chili mixture.
7. Cook covered 20 minutes longer.

By RecipeOfHealth.com