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                   Tony Palermo's Michigan Champ Chili

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   5      pounds        Ground beef
   3      tablespoons   Oil
  60      milliliters   Garlic -- crushed
   3      large         Onions -- chopped
   3                    Green peppers -- chopped
   6                    Jalepeno peppers -- chopped
     3/4  cup           Chili powder
     1/4  cup           Oregano
     1/4  cup           Sweet basil
     1/4  cup           Thyme
     1/4  cup           Crushed rosemary
   1      tablespoon    Salt
   1      tablespoon    White pepper
   1      tablespoon    Cumin powder
   2                    No.10 cans whole tomatoes
                        (13 lbs)
   1      cup           Tomato paste
   1      teaspoon      Tasbasco
                        Sour cream for garnish

Brown ground beef, drain and set aside. Heat oil and saute garlic, 2 onioins, green peppers, and jalapeno peppers. Cook on medium heat for 5 mins. Add all spices. Continue to cook for about 3mins. Add whole tomatoes and juice, tomato paste, Tabasco, and beef and cook for 2 1/2 hours. Garnish with sour cream.

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