Dad's Chili

Ingredients

2 Lbs Chili Ground Beef

1 Onion

2 12 oz cans San Marzano Tomatoes (Hunts, Cento, product of Italy Whole or Chopped/Diced)

1 8oz can of tomatoe sauce

4 - 4 1/2 tsp chili powder

1/4 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1/4 - 1/2 tsp paprika

2 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp garlic powder or 3 cloves of fresh garlic.

Pinch celery seed

1-2 bay leaves

1 can kidney beans liquid but 1/2 can to whole can of 15 1/2 oz

1/2 - 1 tblsp sugar

1/2 - 1 bottle dark beer

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Crackers

Butter

Directions

Chop onion and garlic and sauté on low heat till translucent 3 mins.
Brown hamburger 1 lb at a time
Add sautéed onions and cook for a couple mins.
Add rest of ingredients except for beans and 1/2 can of beer, combine and bring to boil.
Simmer uncovered for 1hr 15 mins
Add beans, beer, and 1 tblsp butter and simmer for 15 mins
Add more spices if needed
Top off with cheese and crackers

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