Prepare 1 lb of Ground Beef [fully fried & drained].
It's as needed of Frying Oil.
You need to taste of Salt & Pepper.
You need of ● For The Canned Goods.
You need 1 can (14 oz) of Red Beans [drained].
Prepare 2 can (14 oz) of Pinto Beans [drained].
You need 1 can (14 oz) of Diced Tomatoes.
It's 2 can (14 oz) of Beef Broth [as needed].
Prepare 1 can (6 oz) of Tomato Paste.
It's 1 can (4 oz) of Green Chiles.
You need of ● For The Seasonings/Spices.
You need 2 envelope (1.25 oz) of McCormick Hot Chili Seasonings [use 1 1/2 packets].
It's 1/2 tsp of Cayenne Pepper.
Prepare 2 tbsp of Brown Sugar [packed].
You need 1/4 tsp of Dried Thyme.
Prepare 2 tbsp of Tabasco.
You need 1/2 tsp of Cumin.
You need of ● For The Vegetables.
Prepare 2 cup of White Chopped Onions.
You need 1/2 cup of Chopped Green Bell Pepper.
You need 1 tbsp of Fresh Minced Garlic.
Prepare 1 cup of Chopped Fresh Tomatoes.
It's of ● For The Options.
It's 1 tbsp of Chili Powder.
Mike's Kids Chili Bowl step by step
Fry your meats in oil until fully cooked. Dash pork with salt and pepper as desired. Drain both on paper towels once fully cooked. Chop your pork into small pieces..
Chop all your vegetables into small pieces..
Throw everything - including spices - in the pot and simmer on medium. Stir regularly until your pork is soft. Usually about an hour and a half. Add only 1 can beef broth and then, add the other as you desire for your chili's thickness or, thinness..
Just prior to serving, taste test your chili. Knowing that seasonings will diminish with long simmer times - the girls lastly added 1 tablespoon of Chili Powder, 1 tbsp minced garlic and additional Tabasco. But, that's entirely up to you! Consider adding a handful of shreadded cheese and stir it in just before serving..
Serve with any one of these delicious sides. Corn bread, bread, Frito Corn Chips, shreadded cheese, sour cream, avacados and their favorite hot sauce. Enjoy!.