Hormel Beanless Chili Copycat

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This is a delicious copycat recipe for hormel beanless chili. The secret ingredient in crushed fritos corn chips.they add a unique flavor and texture to the chili. we serve this over hot dogs, hamburgers, polenta, grits, etc.

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Steps

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Brown the meat with bacon grease in 4-qt dutch oven.

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When browned , pour off excess grease except for 2 tablespoons.

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In a 2-qt mixing bowl , add water.

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Whisk in cornstarch until fully blended.

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Whisk in flour until fully blended.

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Whisk in tomato sauce until fully blended.

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Stir into the water mixture chili powder , paprika , dried onion , cumin , garlic powder , pepper and salt.

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Mix well.

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Add water mixture to meat in dutch oven.

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Stir in the crushed fritos corn chips.

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Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.

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Simmer 45-minutes.

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Stir well and scrape bottom of pot every 5-minutes to prevent burning.

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Serve as is or blend slightly with hand blender for a smoother chili.

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Serve over hot dogs , hamburgers , polenta , etc.

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Ingredients

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ground beef, bacon grease, cold water, cornstarch, all-purpose flour, canned tomato sauce, mild chili powder, paprika, dried onion flakes, ground cumin, garlic powder, ground black pepper, table salt, fritos corn chips