Kelly's Chili

1½ hours | 20 min prep

SERVES 8

Saute drain grease

* 3 lbs hamburger
* 1 green pepper, diced
* 1 red pepper, diced
* 1 medium onion, diced
* 3-4 fresh jalapenos, chopped small
* salt and pepper
* garlic powder

dump into large pot crockpot and add

* 5-6 tablespoons chili powder
* 1 3/4 cups ketchup (I like Hunt's)
* 3 tablespoons lime juice, can sub lemon jc. (I just use the concentrates)
* 4-6 tablespoons brown sugar
* 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
* 2 teaspoons vinegar
* 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard
* 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
* 3 cups spicy hot V8
* 1 (16 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
* 2 (8 ounce) packages fresh sliced mushrooms, can sub jarred
* 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can del monte original stewed tomatoes, with the juice and break up tomatoes
* 1 cup beef bouillon (optional)
* extra salt and pepper
* more garlic powder

1. Stir and bring just to a low simmer, reduce heat and cook for at least 1-2 hours in a crockpot Thick, rich and slightly sweet/slightly hot, very unique!