Sweet and Spicy Chili

Name: Sweet and Spicy Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 25 Servings
Ingredients: 3 lb. lean ground beef; 2 large onions, diced; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; 1 can (32-ounce) whole tomatoes with juice; 1 (14.5-ounce) tomato sauce; 2 small cans (8 ounces each) sliced mushrooms; 1 c. sliced ripe olives; 1 c. diced celery; 1 large green pepper, diced; 1-1/2 tsp. salt; 3 tbsp. chili powder; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 2 beef bouillion cubes; 3 c. California raisins; 1 bay leaf; 5 whole cloves; 2 cans (15.5-ounce) kidney beans, drained

Author:
Jamie Geller Test Kitchens
Publish date:
May 11, 2010

130minDuration
120minCook Time
10minPrep Time
25 ServingsServings

Ingredients

3 lb. lean ground beef
2 large onions, diced
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 can (32-ounce) whole tomatoes with juice
1 (14.5-ounce) tomato sauce
2 small cans (8 ounces each) sliced mushrooms
1 c. sliced ripe olives
1 c. diced celery
1 large green pepper, diced
1-1/2 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. chili powder
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 beef bouillion cubes
3 c. California raisins
1 bay leaf
5 whole cloves
2 cans (15.5-ounce) kidney beans, drained

Preparation

1 Brown ground beef, onions and garlic powder in large stockpot.

2 Drain excess fat, if necessary. Add remaining ingredients except kidney beans, including bay leaf and cloves in a tea basket or cheesecloth for easy removal.

3 Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours, stirring occasionally

4 Stir in kidney beans and heat through

5 Remove bay leaf and cloves; adjust seasonings and serve in crocks or bowls.

Source: California Raisin Marketing Board