Best Ever Chuck Wagon Chili

A thick and hearty homemade chili with a kick. If you like a thinner chili, add another can of tomato sauce. Serve topped with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheddar and buttery crackers. You can't stop at just one bowl!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 552 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon butter
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 3 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 habanero pepper, chopped
• 2 large white onions, chopped
• 3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
• 1 drop super-hot hot pepper sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until evenly browned. Drain off grease, and set aside.

Step 2

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the onions, green pepper and habanero pepper until onions are translucent. Remove from heat. Transfer the onion mixture to the pot with the ground beef, and set the heat to medium.

Step 3

Add the kidney beans and tomato sauce to the beef mixture, and season with chili powder, salt, garlic salt and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a simmer, and adjust seasonings to taste if necessary. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.