Smokin’ Powerhouse Chili

Ingredients

Oil, vegetable¼ cup
Onions, fresh, diced3 pounds
Garlic, minced4 ounces
Peppers, green, fresh, diced1 pound
Peppers, red, fresh, diced8 ounces
Tomatoes, canned, diced1½ gallons
Tomato sauce3 quarts
Beans, pinto, canned, drained, rinsed# 10 can2 each
Beans, black, canned, drained, rinsed# 10 can1 each
Cheese, cheddar, shredded1 pound

Seasonings:

Cumin, ground¼ cup
Chili powder¼ cup
Salt, kosher1 teaspoon
Pepper, black, ground1 teaspoon
Paprika, smoked2 teaspoons

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in pan or steam jacketed kettle. Saute onion, garlic and peppers for 10 minutes.
  2. Add canned tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
  3. Combine seasonings. Add to mixture and heat to 165° F. Stir every 15 minutes.
  4. Add drained, rinsed beans to tomato mixture and heat to 180° F. Stir every 10 minutes.
  5. Serve with ¼ ounce shredded cheese.

Recipe Notes

Serving Size: 3/4 cup ladle

Yield 50 servings