The Best Chicago Chili Recipe: Sharon's Famous Chili

Name: The Best Chicago Chili Recipe: Sharon's Famous Chili
Total time: 4 hrs 15 mins
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 4 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 4 (14.5 ounce) cans kidney beans; 1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle beer; 1 (12 ounce) bottle tomato-based chili sauce; 1 large white onion, chopped; 0.25 cup sugar; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons chili seasoning; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon onion powder; 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.5 teaspoon oregano

Whenever I prepare Sharon's amazing Chicago chili, everyone asks for the recipe. My husband requests it at least monthly! It's incredibly delicious with shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream.

Total time4 hrs 15 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time4 hrs 5 mins
Yield10

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Instructions

Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat, ensuring it's evenly cooked. Drain any excess grease.
Combine tomatoes, beans, beer, chili sauce, onion, sugar, garlic, chili seasoning, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and oregano in the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for approximately 4 hours, stirring periodically.

Nutrition

Calories: 389 kcal
Fat Content: 12 g
Fiber Content: 12 g
Sugar Content: 11 g
Sodium Content: 890 mg
Protein Content: 26 g
Cholesterol Content: 55 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 41 g
Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g