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bob's homemade chili

(2 ratings)
Bobbycountry avatar
Recipe by
Bobby (*_*)
@Bobbycountry
Monticello, KY

This chili is made for a crowd. It will make about 7 to 8 quarts. When made on the open pit, and a few friends are around, it is a great time.

(2 ratings)
yield 7 to 8 quarts
prep time 35 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For bob's homemade chili

  • 5 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 lb
    dried pinto beans
  • 5 qt
    homemade tomatoes, un-drained
  • 1 qt
    homemade tomato juice
  • 1 (6-oz) can
    tomato paste
  • 1 c
    water
  • 3 tsp
    beef granules
  • 3 lg
    yellow onions, chopped
  • 8 to 10 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    oregano, dried
  • 4 to 5 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    lime juice
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    ground sweet paprika
  • 2 to 3 tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • 1 to 2 md
    jalapeno peppers, finely chopped (optional)

How To Make bob's homemade chili

  • 1
    Brown beef, in a large pot, with onions and garlic until beef is no longer pink. Drain. Cook pinto beans about halfway, drained. Put cooked beef, onions and garlic in a 5 gallon pot or larger. Place pot on burner or outside fire pit. Add remaining ingredients except beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for about 1 hour, add pinto beans and continue to simmer about 2 hours longer or until you reach consistency you want.
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