Sharon's Awesome Chicago Chili Recipe
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Sharon's Awesome Chicago Chili

By: Sharon Boswell 
"Every time I make this chili, people beg for the recipe. My husband wants this made at least once a month. It is delicious topped with shredded Cheddar cheese and sour cream."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (37)

What to Drink?

Wine Zinfandel
Cocktail Oro Mojito
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
4 Hrs
Ready In:
4 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 4 (14.5 ounce) cans kidney beans
  • 4 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle beer
  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle tomato-based chili sauce
  • 1 large white onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

  1. Place the ground beef in a large pot and cook over medium heat until evenly brown. Drain off the excess fat.
  2. Mix in the kidney beans, diced tomatoes, beer, chili sauce, onion, garlic, chili seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, onion, cayenne pepper, oregano, sugar, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 389 | Total Fat: 11.5g | Cholesterol: 55mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2010 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Awesome! And, I must admit I don't really like chili which is probably why I like this recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2007 by cookin'mama Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is a unique chili that my family absolutely loved. I decided to make it as written the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2007 by emmy1978   view full review
This chilli is absolutely stunning- I'm not surprised people beg for the recipe!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2007 by LOVE2COOK   view full review
I'm from Chicago and at first it was kinda of strange adding so many spices and the sugar, But...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2008 by mishamillie   view full review
Being from chicago, I just had to try this recipe. This chili had a great texture, but was way...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2010 by blueonetoo   view full review
Very flavorful and thick. It was a little too sweet and next time I will leave out the sugar....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2008 by hammerthumbs   view full review
Very good...I didn't have any beer in the fridge, so left it out. Also, I waited till the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2010 by Kraig   view full review
great recipe! took 2nd at the chili cook off at work... i only put in half of the sugar though...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2010 by Rebecca G   view full review
This is very tasty chili, not chili! It is a little sweet, but also has a little zing. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2008 by gaby   view full review
OMG!! amazing, I did reduce the amount of sugar, but other than that, really good. I made this...

 

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