Sharon's Awesome Chicago Chili

This Chicago chili recipe is a fan favorite that is a must have at any event. Each bite is topped with shredded Cheddar cheese and sour cream.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 4 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 389 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large white onion, chopped
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle tomato-based chili sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle beer
• 4 (14.5 ounce) cans kidney beans
• 2 tablespoons chili seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon oregano
• 0.25 cup sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place ground beef in a large pot and cook over medium heat until evenly brown. Drain off excess fat.

Step 2

Mix in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, beer, chili sauce, onion, garlic, chili seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, onion, cayenne pepper, oregano, sugar, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 4 hours, stirring occasionally.