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grandpa johnson's (ward) chili con carne

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Recipe by
Fran Murray
@franmurray
Fountain Hills, AZ

My Dad loves to experiment in the kitchen. He learned to cook by spending hours in his mom's kitchen (Grandma Johnson) watching her. Dad is a believer that beans DO NOT belong in chili. This recipe is his own concoction.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For grandpa johnson's (ward) chili con carne

  • 1 1/4 lb
    lean ground beef (93/100 or 90/100)
  • 1 lg
    yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1
    green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 can
    (14.5 oz) hunt's petite diced tomatoes
  • 3 c
    water
  • 1/4 tsp
    celery seed
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cayenne pepper (more if you want it spicier)
  • 1 tsp
    cumin seed, crushed
  • 1 sm
    bay leaf
  • 2 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1/8 tsp
    dried basil, crushed
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • tabasco sauce, if desired

How To Make grandpa johnson's (ward) chili con carne

  • 1
    Brown meat in Dutch oven over medium high heat. Drain and put meat back into pot. Add remaining ingredients.
  • 2
    Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer, uncovered, until the sauce is as thick as desired, or about 3 hours. Add water as needed or desired.
  • 3
    Add a few shakes of Tabasco sauce to taste, if any (be careful!).
  • 4
    Serve with crackers, shredded cheese, chopped onions, etc. (whatever suits your fancy).
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