Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground pork (can use all beef)
  • 1 (14 ounce) can low sodium beef broth
  • 1 (14 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (8 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
  • 1 beef bouillon cube
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 6 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 4 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 4 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 jalapeno pepper
  • 1 serrano pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil

Method

  • Step #1.
  • In a heavy dutch oven with a tight fitting lid, brown beef and pork in cooking oil. Don't drain grease (optional).
  • Add chicken and beef broth and tomato sauce. Float jalapeno and serrano peppers.
  • Stir in 3 Tbs. chili powder (I use Penzy's medium hot), 2 teaspoons garlic powder, and 1 Tbs. Onion powder.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer 1 hour covered.
  • Step #2.
  • Add beef and chicken boullion cubes, 2 Tbs. chili powder, 2 teaspoons Cumin and 1/2 teaspoons Ground black pepper. Remove jalapeno and serrano peppers and squeeze out juice into chili. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Step #3.
  • Add the following:
  • 1 teaspoons onion powder.
  • 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder.
  • 2 teaspoons paprika.
  • 2 teaspoons cumin.
  • 1 Tbs. chili powder.
  • 1/4 teaspoons ground red pepper.
  • 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper.
  • Simmer 15 minutes and serve.
  • Note: If too thin, simmer uncovered until desired consistency is reached or add a little water if too thick.