How to Make Jim Kaczmarek's Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

Jim Kaczmarek's Chili is a hearty and delicious dish that has been a favorite of mine for years. This recipe is a labor of love, with layers of flavor that come together to create a truly unforgettable chili experience.

Jim Kaczmarek, the creator of this recipe, is a passionate cook with a love for bold and robust flavors. His chili recipe has been passed down through generations and has delighted countless friends and family members. It's a recipe that has stood the test of time and ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds beef chuck
  • 2 ½ cups chopped onions
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
  • 5 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 50 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Place meat in freezer until slightly frozen. Cut into 1/4 to 1/2 inch cubes.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown meat until it turns gray. Stir in onions and garlic. Cook until onions are tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Cut up canned tomatoes, reserving juice; combine in a 6 quart cooking pot with tomato sauce, beer, chili powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, brown sugar, beef base, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a slow boil over high heat. Add meat mixture, and reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Mix in pinto beans. Simmer for 1/2 hour longer. Taste, and adjust seasonings if desired.
  • Nutrition

    391 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 81mg
    • Sodium: 1618mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 101mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 864mg