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Green Bay Chili John's Recipe

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
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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.