lina's meaty hearty chili

How To Make lina's meaty hearty chili

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  Chili Seasoning 5 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper 1 tablespoons garlic powder 2 tablespoons onion powder 2 tablespoons dried minced onions 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon onion salt
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  Pico de Gallo 3 Roma tomatoes 1/2 medium red onion, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped 1 habanero pepper, finely chopped 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped 1/2 teaspoon sea salt juice of 1/2 a lime (optional)
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  Make the Pico de Gallo first by combining all ingredients and refrigerating. If you can, make this a couple of hours in advance, it would give the flavors a chance to marry.
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  Brown and season ground chuck in a large skillet with the onion salt, garlic salt and coarsely ground pepper. Drain grease and put meat in large stockpot. Add chili seasoning, kidney beans, tomato sauce and water. Cover and simmer for an hour, stirring occasionally. Turn off stove and add Pico de Gallo, stir into chili and let sit for 10 15 minutes before serving.
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  For better flavor, make the night before. Add Pico de Gallo before refrigerating.
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