Chili

Norm's Chili

1 lb hamburger 

1 lb  chorizo

1 onion, finely chopped 

2 cloves garlic, smashed

8 oz tomato sauce 

1 Tbs. sugar

3 Tbs. chili powder 

1 ounce red wine vinegar 

1 C. 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 

1/2 bottle beer 

1-2 ounces cocoa powder 

dash or two Tabasco No Tabasco, added about 1/4C ketchup

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

corn chips 

thinly sliced green onions 

grated cheese

sour cream 

diced fresh jalapeno 

Corn

Cut corn off cob, heat with 1 Tbs, butter, add salt, 1 Tbs honey and a dash of cream or milk to taste. Heat for about 5 minutes.