pat's Recipe

Bryan Hansen's Famous Chili Recipe

Category: Chilis

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 large green sweet pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 15-ounce cans chili beans with chili gravy
2 14 1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes
3 cups tomato juice
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Toasted Garlic-Parmesan Bread (see recipe below)

Directions
1. In a 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven, cook ground beef, onion, sweet pepper and garlic until meat is brown and onion is tender; do not drain. Cook, covered, over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain fat, if desired.

2. Stir in undrained chili beans, undrained tomatoes, tomato juice, chili powder, sugar, red pepper, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Serve with shredded cheese, if you like, and Toasted Garlic-Parmesan Bread. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Toasted Garlic-Parmesan Bread: In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup softened butter and 3 cloves garlic, minced. Cut a 1-pound French or Italian bread loaf in half lengthwise. Spread butter mixture on each half. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese. Place, spread side up, on a large baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.