This recipe has never failed me in a chili cooking competition. I am 4/4 with first place and I believe it's the sweet, rich, flavorful base that carries me through
Brown the sausage and add it to the pot leaving some drippings in the pan
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Brown the ground beef in the left over fat from the sausage. Add to pot.
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Brown Steak in left over fat from pork and ground beef then add to pot
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Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
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Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
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Lower heat to low and let simmer for 3-4 hours stirring regularly to avoid burning the bottom.
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I prefer to refrigerate the entire batch in serving size containers and then reheat on the stove before serving. Getting cold and then reheating adds depth and complexity.