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Best Chili In The Universe Recipe

	Lyanthya / All my dishes 1 year, 11 months ago I have been perfecting this recipe for about 20 years. Everyone loves my chili. If you prefer it without beans, just omit them. Prep:30m Cook:120m Servings:12	Lyanthya
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Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs ground beef

2 onions, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

Vegetable oil for frying

1/3 cup cumin, or more to taste

1/2 cup mild banana pepper rings, chopped, juice from jar reserved

1-2 minced jalapeños (optional)

1 tsp oregano

12 oz Spanish chorizo, cut in 1/4" dice (optional)

2 LARGE cans kidney beans

3 28 oz cans chopped diced tomatoes

3/4 cup lime juice

Salt to taste

Hot sauce to taste

Directions

Heat oil in a large pan.

Brown ground beef, onions, and garlic.

Add cumin and cook a minute or two more, stirring regularly.

Add banana peppers, jalapeños if using, and oregano and stir.

Add chorizo, if using.

Place mixture in crock pot or stockpot.

Add tomatoes, beans, lime juice and juice from pepper jar to pot.

Stir and add salt and hot sauce to taste.

Cook on high for 2 hours, or low for 6 hours if using a crock pot. If using the stovetop, cook on low heat, covered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally..

Serve with shredded cheese and chopped cilantro on the side. (Some people strongly dislike cilantro, saying it tastes like soap. I happen to love it, though.)

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