Ingredients

  • 2 lb. lean ground beef or (one 1 lb. lean ground beef and one 1 lb. tube Jimmy Dean sausage)
  • 2 (27 oz.) cans kidney beans
  • 1 to 2 (15 oz.) cans garbanzo beans
  • 2 (15 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes (plain or Mexican style)
  • 1 large onion, minced or dried minced onions
  • 1/2 Tbsp. sweet basil
  • 1/2 Tbsp. dried parsley
  • 1 tsp. dried sweet mint
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • dash of cumin (optional)
  • 1 pkg. sweetener
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • In 5-quart pan, crumble meat into small pieces and brown.
  • Add onions and cook until tender.
  • Stir in salt, pepper, mint, chili powder, cumin, sweetener, basil and parsley.
  • Add canned beans and stewed tomatoes including liquid.
  • Cook on high heat 20 to 30 minutes stirring frequently.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour or until beans are tender and sauce thickens.
  • Use mild to hot chili powder according to personal taste.
  • This chili is even better the second day (flavors are stronger)!