Recipe of the Day - Classic Red Chili

Courtesy of Mel's Kitchen Cafe
(http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2009/10/my-moms-classic-chili.html)

I am in the mood for something warm! It's cold and dreary outside - ugh! I know we are all tired of the rain and snow. Well, what a perfect day to try out a new chili recipe. This looks delish. Hope you have time to try it today:



*Makes 12-14 servings

2 medium onions, diced
2 teaspoons salt
2 to 2 1/2 pounds ground beef
3 large cans (29 ounces each) pinto beans, drained
46 oz. (one large can) tomato juice
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 cup ketchup
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup water
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons cumin
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar

Brown the hamburger and onion in a large skillet. Drain grease. In a small bowl combine the 1/2 cup water with the garlic salt, pepper, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin and brown sugar.

In a large pot, combine tomato juice, beans, tomato sauce, and ketchup. Stir in hamburger and onions and seasoning/water mixture. Mix well. Stir in bay leaves.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer over medium-low heat for an hour, stirring occasionally (this can simmer for as long as 4-5 hours).

Recipe Source: from My Kitchen Cafe (www.mykitchencafe.blogspot.com)