4 ALARM MOM MY THROAT BURNS, CHILI!

So last month, I attended my Church's annual Halloween party and tradition has it that on that evening, there is a wonderful and delicious chili cook-off. This year I finally decided to make my very spicy and yummi chili, which won the prize for the "hottest" chili, and was a huge success. Many of the attendees and friends asked for a recipe, so I have decided to break and no longer be selfish and share it. Please keep in mind that this is a slow simmer chili, and it is a multi-step type recipe. You will see that some fo the ingredients will repeat in more than one step, that is not a error, and it is done on purpose. If you'd like this is a recipe that could be worked out with the children. I usually like to ge the ingredients ready in advance, then have my children pour them in. Well, I hope you enjoy it and once you try it, feel free to post comments. Also rather than list the ingredients and then the recipe, I will list the ingredients by step to make it easier. Here we go:

4 ALARM MOM MY THROAT BURNS, CHILI!

Start off with 2 lbs of beef. I use stew meat which works very well. You can probably ask your butcher to dice you a good piece of beef if you can't find a 2 pounder package.

Brown the meat in 2 TBS of butter. Once the meat has browned drain some of fat and place it in a large pot (large enough to contain the chili). Then add 2 cups of Beef Broth and bring to a boil.

At this point you are ready for step 1, so you will add the following:

1 lb black beans and 1 lb red kidney beans (previously sorted and soaked according to directions on package);

1 can petite diced tomatoes;

1 TBS Paprika;

1 TBS Garlick Powder;

1 TBS Chili Powder.

Let it cook for about 1 hour, then add the following:

1/2 tsp Salt;

1/2 tsp Brown Sugar;

1 TBS Cayenne Pepper;

1 tsp nutmeg.

Simmer for 20 minutes and add step 3 ingredients as follows:

1 TBS Paprika;

1 tsp Red Pepper;

2 TBS Chili Powder.

This will now simmer for another 15 minutes and be ready for the following:

2 TBS Chili Powder;

1 tsp Paprika;

1 TBS Cumin;

1/4 tsp Brown Sugar;

1 TBS Chipotle Chile Pepper;

1/4 tsp Unsweatened Cocoa.

Reduce heat to low setting and let simmer for another 30 minutes. Before serving adjust for salt.

Serve and Enjoy!!!