Ingredients

  • 4 cans (28 oz. each), whole tomatoes
  • 3 medium onions, coarsely chopped
  • 4 cans (12 to 16 oz. each) hot chili beans in chili sauce
  • 2 pkgs. Wick Fowler's 2-alarm chili kit
  • 3 lbs. ground chuck
  • 2 pkgs. (1.75 oz. each) chili seasoning mix (French's, McCormick's, etc.)
  • Fresh hot peppers (optional)
  • Condiments: Chopped jalapeno peppers, onions, cheese

Method

  • Pour tomatoes with juice into 5 quart bowl or pan.
  • Coarsely chop tomatoes.
  • Pour into 5 quart stockpot.
  • Add chopped onions and hot chili beans; cook on medium heat until onions are crisp tender.
  • Add only the following ingredients from Wick Fowler's chili kit:
  • paprika, garlic, salt, cumin/oregano, chili powder, red pepper to taste.
  • Cook about 1 hour, stirring frequently.