My new Chili recipe. It's a "cheater" recipe because I use the spice packets. But it does seem to give it more flavor.

Ingman, try this one next time you make chili and tell me what you think. My family said this new version was better, in their opinion. I like it better because it doesn't have the chunks of tomatoes in it (but I'm not a big tomato fan).



2 envelopes McCormick Chili Seasoning (one regular, one hot)
2 lbs ground beef
1 lb hot sausage
2 - 14 ½ oz. cans tomato sauce
4 - 16 oz. cans chili beans (two mild, two hot)
1 or 2 handfuls diced onion

In a large dutch oven, brown ground beef and sausage; drain off grease. Combine remaining ingredients with the meats and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for an hour or two. The longer it simmers, the more the flavors blend. I let mine simmer for several hours.

And for you Texans that are going to tell me that real chili doesn't have beans, I have to disagree. Without beans, it's simply hamburger soup.