$25,000 chili

14 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3mediumsOnions; diced
2mediumsGreen peppers; diced
2largesStalks celery; diced
2smallsCloves garlic; minced
½smallFresh jalapeno peppers;
8poundsLean chuck; ground coarsely
1can7 oz diced green chilies
14½ounceCan stewed tomatoes
15ouncesCan tomato sauce
6ouncesCan tomato paste
6ouncesChili powder
Tabasco sauce to taste
12ouncesBeer
12ouncesMineral water; bottled
3Bay leaves; or 2 your choice
Garlic salt to taste
Salt/pepper to taste

Directions

Dice and saute first 5 ingredients. Add meat and brown. Add everything else, including ½ can beer. (Drink the remainder, according to Annie). Add water JUST TO COVER TOP. Cook about 3 hours on low heat. Stir often. Remove bay leaves. Couple of notes: Better the 2nd day, if you can wait that long. Also, those I substitute pure New Mexico ground red chili. Whatever you use make sure it's pure chili powder, no additional seasonings added.