Four Alarm Chili

16 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground sirloin
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 large green bell pepper (diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 (10 ounce) cans Rotel tomatoes & chilies (or your favorite brand)
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans of bushs best chili magic chili starter (I like the Texas Medium or the Louisiana Hot)
  • 20 ounces warm water
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion flakes
  • 1/2 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tablespoon masa harina flour (corn flour)
  • olive oil

Directions

  1. 1
    Lightly oil the bottom of a 3-quart pot with olive oil and lightly saute the onions, peppers and garlic. Do not brown.
  2. 2
    Add the ground sirloin and brown. Do not drain off fat; this adds to flavor of the chili.
  3. 3
    Mix all the dry ingredients and the hot sauce in the warm water and stir until well dissolved.
  4. 4
    Pour this seasoned water mixture into the meat, peppers, garlic and onions.
  5. 5
    Add the beans and the tomatoes and green chilies.
  6. 6
    Mix to blend all items. Bring to a gentle boil.
  7. 7
    Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally.
  8. 8
    Serve with bread or crackers.
  9. 9
    *** If you want your chilli a bit more spiceier try adding a couple diced up habanerro peppers seeds and all.

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