Mimi's Chili

Prep Time: 50 Minutes

Cook Time: 180 Minutes

Ready In: 230 Minutes

Servings: 8

It is the best I have had and make it often. I also give it as gifts (see Note). It is actually my daughter's base for chili and my spices. The two combined make a delicious pot. NOTE: For gift giving just package up the first 4 ingredients in one baggie. In another baggie place the last 8 ingredients. Give with the recipe on how to prepare it printed on a pretty tag. Also, if you are feeling really lazy, you could substitute about 3-4 cans of kidney beans/pinto beans or a mixture of both in place of the dry beans.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup dry pinto beans

1/2 cup dried kidney beans

2 tablespoons dried onion flakes

1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic

2 cups onions (chopped fine)

2 lbs hamburger

1 (14 ounce) bottle catsup

1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce

1 1/2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon cumin

5 teaspoons chili powder

1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Wash beans and place in pot with the next two ingredients-minced onion and minced garlic.
2. Cover beans with cold water and boil for 10 minutes with lid on; turn off heat and let sit for 1 hour.
3. Drain but do not rinse.
4. Cover with fresh water and simmer for 60-90 minutes till tender.
5. Drain and set aside.
6. Saute the onions and then add the hamburg and cook till done.
7. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
8. Now you may put it in the crockpot on high for 1-2 hours and then on low for 4-6 hours stirring occasionally OR may be cooked on lowest setting on stove for 2-3 hours.
9. Watch that it does not get dry.

By RecipeOfHealth.com