Mama's Chili
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Description
Great tasting chili that doesn't take all day, but tastes like it did. Preparation time is about 2 hours. Best served over johnny cakes or corn chips.
Ingredients
- 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
- 4 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons banana pepper juice
- ½ green bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 8 slices American cheese
Directions
- 1. Place the tomatoes in a large pot and squash them with your hands. Add the beans, onion, banana chile pepper, sugar, garlic powder and chili powder and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- 2. Meanwhile, in a separate large skillet over medium high heat, saute the ground beef for 5 to 10 minutes, or until browned and crumbly. Drain the fat and add the beef to the simmering pot. Stir in the cheese, if desired. Allow to simmer for 1 more hour.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 8 servings
calories: 668.8 kcal
carbohydrates: 43.1 g
protein: 33.8 g
saturated fat: 18.2 g
cholesterol: 123.1 mg
sodium: 1108.5 mg
fiber: 9.2 g
sugar: 16.3 g