Chris Chili

This is my personal recipe, and it has won over 12 chili cook-offs, and I figured I’d share. It is a medium steak and bean chili. If I had to compare it, it would be similar to Steak N' Shake’s chili, but better! It’s rather involved, but trust me. Worth every minute! Try it. You will not be disappointed!

Step: 1

Prepare soup from a packet of onion soup mix according to the package directions, and set 1 1/2 cups aside.

Step: 2

Place bacon grease into a large stainless steel soup pot over medium-high heat, and cook and stir the cubed round and sirloin steak meat in the bacon fat until well browned, about 10 minutes. Pour in the reserved onion soup, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 7 minutes, stirring to dissolve any browned flavor bits from the pot.

Step: 3

Stir in salt, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, kidney beans, tomato paste, and tomato sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently to avoid burning the bottom, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cocoa powder, cola, and hot sauce, and simmer for 20 more minutes. Serve hot.

Per Serving: 305 calories; protein 31.6g; carbohydrates 20.2g; fat 10.8g; cholesterol 68.8mg; sodium 709.9mg.

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Stew has a perception for making a rib-sticking meal that warms you up on a cold , winter day. It’s true ; a bowl of classic beef stew does have warming properties , but stew’s cozy factor more than a way beyond protecting you from the chill . It’s all about those tender chunks of meat and vegetables, swimming in a thick, ultra-rich gravy. The way they come together make the greatest comfort food, no matter the weather.