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5 alarm or less chili

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
JANET JORDAN
@MRSJANET
BRISTOW, OK

Some like it hot some don't. I like mine between 2 alarm and 3 alarm. I have a friend that likes 6 alarm. No matter how hot or how mild you like it, this is a great chili recipe

(3 ratings)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For 5 alarm or less chili

  • 2 lb
    ground beef
  • 8 oz
    tomato sauce
  • 16 oz
    water
  • 6 Tbsp
    chili pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    ground oregano
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    minced onion
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    paprika
  • 3/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp
    rosemary finely copped

How To Make 5 alarm or less chili

  • 1
    Brown meat in large sauce pan, add tomato sauce and water mix well.Stir in all spices and simmer.
  • 2
    In a small bowl mix cornstarch with some warm water to make a paste add paste to chili and simmer.
  • 3
    Simmer for 45 minutes, stir occasionally.
  • 4
    For 2 alarm chili add 1 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper for 3 alarm add 2 tsp. cayenne pepper. for 4 alarm add 2 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper and 3 tsp for 5 alarm chili.
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