Johnny Cash’s sister Joanne presents his family-style chili recipe.
March 10, 2008
Ingredients
5 pounds sirloin steak, chopped
Shortening
3 pkgs. chili seasoning mix
3–4 15-oz. cans red kidney beans
3–4 16-oz. cans whole tomatoes
Cumin
Thyme
Sage leaves
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Salt to taste
Chopped onions
Chili peppers
2 tbsp. sugar
Chili powder
Chili con carne seasoning
1 can tomato paste
Preparation
Brown the meat with a little shortening until medium. Add chili seasoning and cook 5 minutes.
Add beans, tomatoes, spices to taste, onions, chili peppers to taste, sugar, chili powder and/or chili con carne seasoning to taste. (If chili is too hot, add 1 to 2 cans tomatoes.) Add tomato paste.
If chili seems too thick, add water. Simmer on low for 20 minutes.
