How to Make Sharon's Awesome Chicago Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a steaming bowl of chili to warm you up on a cold Chicago winter day. And when it comes to the perfect chili recipe, Sharon's Awesome Chicago Chili takes the cake. Packed with bold flavors and hearty ingredients, this chili is guaranteed to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.

Sharon's recipe has been passed down through generations in her family, and it's no wonder why it's a tried and true favorite. The perfect blend of spices, tender chunks of beef, and a...

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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
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Place ground beef in a large pot and cook over medium heat until evenly brown. Drain off excess fat.
  • Mix in 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.
  • Nutrition

    389 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 55mg
    • Sodium: 890mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 126mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 462mg