Winter Woods Chili Recipes

Steps:

• In 4-6 qt Dutch oven cook bacon and beef, half at a time, over medium heat until beef is browned. Drain fat. Return meat to pan. Reduce heat; add onions and half of garlic. Cook and stir till onion is tender.
• Add undrained tomatoes, beans, and 1 Tbsp of chili powder. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining garlic, chili powder, and vinegar. Cook, covered, 1 hour. Add water to desired consistency. Season to taste. Top servings with cheese, oregano, and crumbled bacon if desired.

Steps:

• In a 4-6 quart Dutch oven cook bacon and beef, half at a time, over medium heat until beef is browned. Drain fat.
• Return meat to pan. Reduce heat; add onions and half the garlic. Cook and stir until onion is tender. Add undrained tomatoes, beans and 1 Tbsp. of chili powder. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in remaining garlic, chili powder and vinegar. Cook, covered for 1 hour. Add water to desired consistency. Season to taste. Top servings with cheese, oregano and cooked crumbled bacon.

Steps:

• Brown ground beef adding onion and garlic towards the end of browning over medium heat.
• Add everything else.
• Let it cook and stew for at least an hour -- preferably longer.
• I like to make it in the crockpot and let it cook all day long.
• And it is even better the next day!