Soup
(Chili
)
Grampa s Chili
Contributor: Scott & Steph
1/2
lb
bacon
2
lbs
ground beef
3
medium
onions
1
medium
Green Peppers
1/3 cup dried peppers
1
small can
green chiles
chopped
3
15 oz cans
beans
6
oz can
tomato paste
1
can
tomatoes
chopped
1
can
tomato sauce
2
cups
water
1
Tbsp
chili powder
1
tsp
salt
1/2
tsp
pepper
5
drops
vinegar
Dice bacon, dice onions, crush dried peppers or dice fresh peppers. Put into LARGE cooking vessel, fry with
lid on until soft, 15 minutes at medium heat. Add chopped green chili. Stir. Add tomato paste, whole
tomatoes, tomato sauce and water. Let simmer (while frying beef). Fry ground beef in separate frying pan,
when the red has disappeared , drain, add to tomato mixture. Good chili never has grease or oil of any kind.
Drain beans and add to mixture. Stir in chili powder, salt, pepper, sugar and vinegar. Let simmer for an
hour covered. (If you prefer a less thick mixture, add more water to your taste)
Edition: 4