Pops' Chili

newmama's Note:

this was my grandpa's recipe and it's my favorite. it's not super thick but can be if you just add less liquid. he always served it over just a tiny bit of spaghetti or with crackers. it's also good with fritos or cornbread. i never have measured any spices so these are guesstimates.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 large onion , diced
• 1 green bell pepper , diced
• 1 poblano pepper , diced
• 2 chili peppers , seeded and minced (use any hot pepper you like)
• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes
• 16 ounces diced tomatoes
• 16 ounces tomato sauce
• 2 cups beef stock
• 30 ounces kidney beans , drained
• ¼ cup chili powder (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon cumin (more to taste)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• cayenne pepper
• salt
• black pepper

Directions:

1. brown beef in a large skillet, drain and put in a large pot.
2. heat olive oil, saute onions and peppers a few minutes until translucent, add to meat.
3. add spices and tomatoes with broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 2 hours stirring occasionally. add liquid as desired.
4. for the last 30 minutes- hour add the beans.
5. serve with cheese, sour cream, onion, crackers, etc.