I then added in a few cans of fire-roasted chopped tomatoes, a large can of crushed tomatoes, 1 chopped onion, 1 cup of chopped multi-colored peppers, a few tablespoons of Dijon mustard, 1 T maple syrup and half of the chili seasoning recipe below. Cook all on high in a crockpot for several hours. Add few cups of beef stock (or Better Than Bouillon mixed with 3 cups water) and cook a few more hours on high. Add 1 can each of red kidney, cannellini and black beans (all rinsed), add a small package of frozen white corn if desired and cook on low for at least an hour. Add more masa (fine corn meal) to thicken but make sure it is mixed well with liquids.
Gerry said it was the best chili I've ever made, and I've made a lot of chili!
Chili Seasoning.
- 1/4 cup masa flour
- 1 T. tomato powder
- 4 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tsp. white or brown sugar (or substitute with rich maple syrup above)
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 2 tsp. dried parsley
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 ground black pepper
Blend all in a spice blender or small food processor
