Randy's Almost Famous Chili

Name: Randy's Almost Famous Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 30 min
Yield: 1 large crockpot, 10-12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs ground chuck; 1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped; 2 -3 stalks celery, coarsely chopped; 2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped fine; 1 1/2 teaspoons Lawry's Seasoned Salt; 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 cups tomato juice; 1 (10 ounce) can green chilies, drained & chopped (I use the mild); 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons sea salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 2 -3 teaspoons hot sauce (I use TRAPPEY'S)

Submitted by Ackman

"I developed this Chili recipe several years ago & I won 2nd place in a local chili contest. It's become a family & friend favorite...my brother-in-law is considered a "chili connoisseur" & he says it's the best he has ever had! One time, a friend's wife ate 5 bowls of it, that I KNOW of.....YIKES!!! Hope you enjoy it, too! BTW....I do NOT put in kidney beans or macaroni, but you do whatever you like. IMO that's a darn good way to ruin chili!!!"

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Ready In:: 8hrs 30mins
Ingredients:: 14
Yields:: 1 large crockpot
Serves:: 10-12

ingredients

3 -4 lbs ground chuck
1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
2 -3 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons Lawry's Seasoned Salt
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups tomato juice
1 (10 ounce) can green chilies, drained & chopped (I use the mild)
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons sea salt
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons oregano
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons cumin seeds
2 -3 teaspoons hot sauce (I use TRAPPEY'S)

directions

In a large dutch oven or skillet, melt 2 T. butter flavored CRISCO.
Add the first 4 ingredients & season with the LAWRY's.
Cook & stir occasionally, until all pink is almost gone & vegetables are soft, but not brown.
Drain well.
Place in a large crockpot.
Add remaining ingredients.
Using your hands, crush the the whole tomatoes.
Stir well.
Cook on low setting for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally.
Correct the seasonings to your taste.
Best if cooled & reheated the next day.
Serve with a crusty bread or corn bread.
ENJOY!

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Ackman

The only thing I like better than cooking, is eating! I learned a lot about cooking from my Dad & an ornery old Norwegian cook, that I used to work for. I don't get into fancy foods...just good ol' down-home, stick-to-your-ribs vittles...I'm a COOK...NOT a Chef! I LUV to bbq & grill!!<img title=Cool src=/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/img/smiley-cool.gif border=0 alt=Cool /> Except for pies, I don't do much baking, such as cookies, bars or cakes...that's the wife's dept. & believe me, she does a mighty FINE job!!! I'm a firm believer that flavored coffee & flavored beer should be OUTLAWED & I will NOT eat Lima Beans or Lutefisk...YUK!!! <img title=Yell src=/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/img/smiley-yell.gif border=0 alt=Yell /> Our favorite place to eat is Old Abe's...a local supper club located on a wooded back-road! We also enjoy Panera Bread, Dickey's BBQ & Picanha Brazillian Steak House!!! I've been married since 1977 to the most wonderful lady a man could ever ask for. We have 9 beautiful Grandkids...5 girls 4 boys, a VERY SPOILED white German Shephard (Tori) & a VERY goofy cat (Angel)! (Both of these are rescued animals.) We collect antique gasoline engines & attend several shows here in the Midwest.I also enjoy ice fishing, Milwaukee Brewers baseball, WI Badger football, but most of all, we're HUGE GREEN BAY PACKERS Fans!!!!! GO PACK GO!!!!! 8724987"

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