Recipe: Perfect Lauren's Chili

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Lauren's Chili. Served over spaghetti, the spicy dish with many variations has been a hit every since. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Drop meat into the pot and break apart using a wooden spoon.

Lauren's Chili Recipe by Lauren, Lakeshore Recreation and Athletics Specialist. Directions: Great recipe for Lauren's Chili. This chili recipe is so delicious! You can have Lauren's Chili using 23 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Lauren's Chili

  1. You need 1 lbs of lean ground beef.
  2. Prepare 6 pieces of bacon diced in small pieces.
  3. It's 1 of small red bell pepper chopped (optional).
  4. It's 1 of medium yellow onion chopped.
  5. Prepare 1/2-1 of jalapeno sliced.
  6. Prepare 2 cloves of minced (now if you're like me and you love garlic add 4.
  7. It's 1 1/2 tbsp of chili powder (or to taste).
  8. It's 1 tsp of dried mustard.
  9. Prepare 1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper (optional).
  10. You need 1 tbsp of cumin.
  11. You need of Salt and pepper to taste.
  12. You need 28 oz of can whole canned tomatoes (smashed up) add with juice.
  13. You need 6 oz of can tomato paste (I only used half).
  14. It's 1 (16 oz) of can pinto beans.
  15. It's 1 (16 oz) of can black beans.
  16. Prepare 1 1/2 cups of water (add more if needed.).
  17. You need 4 dashes of worcestershire sauce.
  18. Prepare 2 1/2 tsp of beef soup base.
  19. Prepare 3 tsp of unsweetened cocoa powder.
  20. You need 1 tsp of ground cinnamon.
  21. You need 1/2 tsp of smoked paprika.
  22. You need of Optional toppings:.
  23. You need of Sour cream, shredded cheese, diced onion, tortilla chips.

It's loaded with flavor and some unexpected ingredients. It will not disappoint even the pickiest eaters. It's made with bacon, ground beef, onions, beans and tasty combination of spices to make the best chili seasoning. Over medium heat, cook ground meat in a large pan with the minced onion until browned.

Lauren's Chili step by step

  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the bacon. Cook till brown and crispy. (Don't drain the grease.) Now add the ground beef. Cook till done. (Drain the grease). Now add the jalapeno and onion and cocoa powder and cinnamon, stir and cook until the vegetables are tender..
  2. Add the garlic and cook for another minute or two..
  3. Stir in the chili powder, dried mustard, crushed red pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper..
  4. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, pinto beans and black beans and about 1½ cups of water, beef soup base and worcestershire sauce. Simmer on low for at least 1 hr. Take off heat and let sit for 30 minutes with the lid on so the seasonings can render together. Or put in crockpot on low for at least 4 hrs. Add additional water as needed for desired consistency..
  5. Serve with toppings of your choice..

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