Spicy Dutch Oven Chili

This hearty, beef chili recipe is as flavorful as it is colorful. A Chili Recipes With Beef original, this is the recipe that started it all. It's been a staple in our family for over 12 years, and has even won in local chili cook-offs. Let us know what you think. 1 lb ground beef (you can substitute TVP and a couple tablespoons oil, or just leave it out altogether) 1 large sweet onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 yellow bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 or 2 fresh jalepeno peppers, minced (optional — most people prefer without) 1 15oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies 1 8oz. can tomato paste 2 cans pinto beans 2 cans black beans 2 cans kidney beans 1 Tbsp Chili Pwd 1 Tbsp Garlic Salt (or 2 tsp salt) 2 Tbsp Taco Seasoning 1 Tbsp Cumin 2 tsp liquid smoke In a pre-heated 12″ deep dutch oven or large kettle, brown hamburger. Throw in onions and peppers, and saute until tender. Add spices, tomatoes, and tomato paste. Simmer for about 5 minutes to give peppers a chance to soften up. Add beans and heat till bubbly and serve. Even better the next day! May need to adjust salt to your personal preferences. This makes a lot of chili, so you need a big pot and a crowd of people to feed. Alternatively, you can do what we like to do and use the leftovers the next day on top of baked potatoes or scones. Yum! Caution: if you use fresh jalepenos this will be hotter than most people will eat. Use with caution [xrr rating= 5/5 display_as=fraction_stars]