Chili's Chili

By Cartaphilus

Chili's Chili is a copycat recipe for the chili served in Chili's Restaurants. I really like it, but I do cut way back on the suggested amount of chili powder.

This is great served in cornbread bowls.

This recipe makes about 2 quarts.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. ground sirloin
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup tomato soup (optional)
• 1 cup water
• 3 Tbs. chili powder
• 1 Tbs. salt
• 1 Tbs. paprika
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 tsp. cumin
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup masa flour mixed with about 1/2 cup water (do NOT use cornmeal! Masa is available in most supermarkets or in Latin groceries.)

Preparation

Step 1

Saute meat in large saucepan. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is soft. Stir in remaining ingredients except flour, cover and simmer 1 hour. Remove lid and simmer until excess moisture evaporates (don't let it get too dry). Add flour and cook until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.