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Sweet and Spicy Chili

Sweet and Spicy Chili

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
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Servings

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

Instructions

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 occasionally4 Stir in kidney beans and heat through5 Remove bay leaf and cloves; adjust seasonings and serve in crocks or bowls.
  • Source: California Raisin Marketing Board