Mark's Favorite Chili

Ingredients:

2 lbs Boston Grind (60/40 beef/pork)

(1) 28-oz can San Marzano whole tomatoes 

(1) packet Loose Rooster Chili Seasoning, hold small packet.

1 cup water

(1) 15-oz can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

(1) 15-oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

(1) 15-oz can white northern beans, drained and rinsed

(1) 15-oz can chili beans in sauce, undrained

Toppings:

diced onions

shredded cheese

crackers or Fritos

sour cream

Directions:

  1. Heat a large pot and sear the meat on the bottom. As that cooks, whisk the large spice packet into the 1 cup water. When the meat quiets down, break it up and drain the excess fat.
  2. Pour the water/spice mixture into the pot and combine along with the beans.
  3. The small packet: use
    1. None for MILD
    2. Half for MEDIUM
    3. All of it for HOT
  4. Simmer covered for at least 30 minutes; an hour is optimal. 
  5. Top with your favorite chili toppings.