I make a LOT of chilis and I made this one last week which is a mix-match of ingredients from other Zaarite chili recipes and some from my own. Anyway, my pal, Oogie, was here at the house and I fed him a big bowl of this chili and after about two spoonfulls he said, “Man, that’s the best thing I ever ate!” Not the best CHILI, mind you, but the best “thing”! Oogie never says anything about anything so I took it as a great compliment. And, now that I have tasted it too, I agree — it’s the best thing I ever ate! (heh… heh… heh…..). No kidding, it IS really good. Not overly spicy hot — just right. I hope you enjoy it too. big pat.
READY IN: 1hr 40mins
SERVES: 12
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15
ounces chili hot beans, with sauce
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10
ounces sliced mushrooms, canned, drained
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2
large white onions, chopped
DIRECTIONS
- In a large skillet, brown the burger in the olive oil, adding in the garlic. Drain the browned burger and set aside.
- To a large cooking pot, add all non-meat ingredients EXCEPT for the sugar and the honey. Bring to a boil and then add the burger.
- After adding the burger, reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and allow the chili to simmer for an hour, stirring occasionally. At the end of the hour, remove the jalapeno pepper, stir in the honey and sugar, and allow to simmer, covered, for another 10 minutes.
- Serve with oyster crackers on the side.