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Zesty Beef Chili
June 6, 2018
I used to think I didn't like chili until I tried this recipe from my mother-in-law. It's a family favorite and she makes it every year in October to celebrate Fall.
- Prep: 1 hr 35 mins
- Cook: 4 hrs 15 mins
- Yields: 12 servings
Ingredients
3 cups dry red beans (2 (15.5 oz.) cans red kidney beans may be substituted for the dry beans. Remember to drain these beans.)
6 cups water (omit if using canned beans)
2 lbs. ground beef (or 2 pints bottled ground beef)
1 can (15.5 oz.) diced tomatoes
1/4 cup brown sugar (or 1 tsp. molasses + 1/4 C. sugar)
Directions
1If using dry beans, in a large pot, combine beans and water soak overnight. Cook 1 1/2 hours, adding more water as needed to cover beans.
2Drain beans and combine with remaining ingredients in a slow cooker.
3Brown and drain 2 lbs. lean ground hamburger. Add to chili.
4Cook on low 4-6 hours in a slow cooker. ( The longer it cooks, the thicker it becomes and the better it tastes – add water as needed.)
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