Chili Like Mom's

Directions

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   You'll need an 8-12 qrt.
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   pot for cooking.
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   In a large skillet, break up and brown ground beef, drain thoroughly.
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   While ground beef is browning, dice onion, bell pepper and mince garlic.
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   Heat butter in the cooking pot, add onion, bell pepper and garlic, cook until soft and flavors have fused.
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   Add the beef and stir in remaining ingredients to pot, cover and bring to boil for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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   Lower heat to simmer, cover and continue simmering for about 4-6 hours stirring occasionally.
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   The longer it simmers, the better it will be.
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   It should be noted too, you can mix together your favorite beans, red, dark red, pinto, black, whatever.
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    All the ingredients can be tweaked to your liking.
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    When serving, you can add the shredded cheese -- I also found that a drizzle of yellow mustard and a few drops of Green Tabasco gives it a great chili dog flavor with out the dog.
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    Hope you enjoy!