Norm's Chili

After the picture was taken, we discovered that the saltines were stale so Charlie got out some corn chips, sour cream and salsa con queso.   

Norm's Chili 

1 lb hamburger 

1 lb. ground pork OR 1 pkg chorizo, no pork (used deer meat this time)

1 onion, finely chopped 

8 oz tomato sauce 

2 Tbs. sugar

3 Tbs. chili powder  

1 ounce red wine vinegar 

1 C. picante sauce (used about 3/4 C, picante sauce and 1/4 C. Spanish Garden hot taco sauce because I didn't          have enough picante sauce

1 bay leaf 

1/2 to 1 tsp. salt 

1 T. paprika 

1 can red beans, not drained 

1/2 tsp. pepper 

1/4 tsp. cumin 

1/4 tsp. cayenne 

1 bottle beer 

1-2 ounces cocoa powder 

1/4C ketchup (omitted this time)

Saute meat, when almost done, add onions and garlic. When onions are tender, add rest or ingredients. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Remove lid and let cook down if necessary. Refrigerate overnight and remove fat and reheat. 

Note: if desired.... 

If cooked without beans, serve them and grated raw onion on the side as a garnish. 

Chili toppings

soda crackers,

corn chips 

thin sliced radishes

thinly sliced green onions 

sour cream 

diced fresh jalapeno 

green olives, halved 

chopped white onions,

small dice tomato 

fresh lime wedges 

grated cheddar cheese

salsas/pico de galo

grated monterey jack 

diced avocados

pinto beans 

shaker bottle of red pepper flakes

tosted baguette slices 

Tabasco sauce

cilantro leaves