The amazing 2011 Chili Experience

The amazing 2011 Chili Experience

Original recipe by Monkey Artz ©

Forewarning:  You will need a lot of Chili Powder. No, really.... A LOT
(this recipe is for the smaller appetites...not 30 plus ppl)
1 lb Ground Chicken (yes, chicken, not turkey or pork or otter)!
1 lb ground hamburger (not the cheap crap)
1 or 2 red peppers
1 or 2 green peppers
2 or 3 onions
1 can of chopped green chili peppers (or whole and chop 'em up)
1 can of chopped jalapenos  (if you dare)
A few green celery stalks (you have to chop them...duh)!
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 can stewed tomatoes (not with that weird stuff in them...just plain old stewed tomatoes)
2 cans Light Red kidney beans
2 cans Dark Red kidney beans
1 can Pinto Beans
1 jar of Chili pepper (at least 2.5 ounces)
1 can Chicken Broth (buy the good stuff, not some weird brand) On top of the stove use the same pot you're going to serve your finished chili out of.  That's right.  Med - High Heat, add hamburger, ground chicken, chicken broth, celery, onions and chopped red & green pepper.  Also add about a half small jar of chili powder and throw in some salt & good ol' reliable pepper. Cook until meat is well done; since you're using ground chicken, you don't want to make anyone sick with Raw chicken and then they get that  terrible disease:  Trick-a-Chicky © Once all that junk is cooked...DO NOT DRAIN.  (It tastes better if you don't drain all the good grease and broth out).  IF YOU MUST...skim off some of the top grease with a spoon. If you used good hamburger, there should not be too much grease.  Next, turn down your heat some and then add your drained beans (yes, all of them) your drained tomatoes (I say tomato, you say tamaayta)...add the chili peppers, or cut up whole chili peppers, add jalapenos (if 'ya want).  Add more chili powder...and then...add some more.  Put a lid on the pot, or not...doesn't matter.  You can decide....I know it's scary for some ppl to make decisions, but I'll be there in reading spirit with you. Try to refrain from adding bland tomato sauce, water or tomato juice...NO, NO, NO!  Have some control. This Doesn't take that long to cook...but the longer it can simmer on stove, the better it will taste, eh? And then you and your guests (if you have friends) can add fun stuff to the chili toppings later...like shredded cheese, fresh green onions, black olives, lovely sour cream, chives...whatever you wish! Makes enough for about 4 - 6 people....or 1 if you're that starving or lonely. Try it and if you don't like it --- I promise I will not care !