Green Bay Chili John's Recipe
Dave Cole
This is my recipe looking to make a chili that is similar to that served at Chili John's in Green Bay, Wisconsin
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 2 hours hrs
Total Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
- 3 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
- 2 tablespoon chili powder
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cayenne more or less to taste
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon coriander ground
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom ground
- 2 cup beef broth
- 2 cans kidney beans optional
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
For serving
- Spaghetti noodles
- Oyster crackers
- Chopped onion
- Kidney beans
- Cheddar cheese
Heat oil in skillet. Add onion and sauté until tender. Add beef and brown. Add spices, chocolate and beef broth. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and let simmer uncovered for 2 hours.
Add beans (if using), olive oil and vinegar and cook for 10 minutes.
Serve over spaghetti noodles. Top with crackers, onions, beans and cheese.