Marilyn's chili

10 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Hot italian sausages
2cans(14 oz) kidney beans
4slicesBacon
1mediumOnion; coarsely chopped
2poundsLean ground beef
4Cloves garlic; crushed
1teaspoonAnise seed
½teaspoonCoriander seeds; crushed
½teaspoonGround cloves
11 inch cinnamon stick
1teaspoonFresh ground pepper
1teaspoonPaprika
½teaspoonGround nutmeg
1teaspoonGround cumin
2teaspoonsGround oregano
4teaspoonsSesame seeds
¼poundsGround almonds
1can(10 oz) chicken broth
5tablespoonsChili powder
ounceMilk chocolate; broken up
¾cupTomato sauce
2tablespoonsVinegar
3tablespoonsLemon juice
½teaspoonFennel seeds; crushed

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 F. Place the sausages in a baking dish and cook until done, about 20 minutes; slice and set aside. Place the kidney beans in a large pot. Fry the bacon in a saucepan. Add the onion and saute until browned. Add the ground beef, and saute until cooked through. Mix in the sausage. Stirring continuously, add the other ingredients in order. Pour the mixture over the beans and bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer about 45 minutes. check occasionally and add water if necessary to maintain the consistency of a chunky soup. Adjust seasonings.

Recipe by: The Homemaker's Magazine Cookbook Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by Carol H <chussey@...> on Feb 22, 1998