Ingredients

  • 4 14 cups water
  • 3 (4 g) packets beef bouillon granules (Herbox, each packet makes 8 oz. of broth) or 3 (4 g) packets beef bouillon cubes
  • 1 (4 g) packet chicken bouillon granules (Herbox, each packet makes 8 oz. of broth) or 1 (4 g) packet chicken bouillon cubes
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 10 drops Tabasco sauce
  • 34 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Hersheys Chocolate Syrup
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 5 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 2 12 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 12 teaspoons cumin
  • 3 tablespoons instant minced onion
  • salt
  • pepper
  • sugar

Method

  • In a large saucepan over high heat bring water to a boil.
  • Add beef and chicken granules and stir until completely dissolved.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add Tobasco Sauce, cider vinegar, chocolate syrup and butter.
  • Stir well.
  • Next add all the dry ingredients and minced onions.
  • Let cook for 10 minutes at a small boil.
  • Add tomato sauce, stir well.
  • Whisk in the tomato paste.
  • Adjust salt, pepper, and sugar if necessary.
  • Reduce heat to simmer, low, and cover and simmer for half hour to 45 minutes stirring frequently.