Chili Concoction Option

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 4 fresh garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons dark chili powder
• 1 tablespoon hot hungarian paprika
• 2 teaspoons garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon dark molasses
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 dash tabasco sauce
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 3 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 (14 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans
• 1 (11 ounce) can mexicorn
• 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot, brown ground beef with onion. drain.
• 2 add garlic and dry spices. cook stirring for 2 minutes until fragrant.
• 3 add tomato paste, molasses, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce and tabasco sauce. stir until combined.
• 4 stir in the rest of the ingredients (except vinegar). bring to a boil. turn down heat to low and cook uncovered for 1 hour, stirring a few times.
• 5 add balsamic vinegar. stir.
• 6 serve hot with shredded cheese, sour cream and chopped green onions.