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      Title: Award Winning Three Bean Chili Deluxe
 Categories: Chili
      Yield: 1 Batch
 
  1 1/2 lb Ground beef
      1 md Yellow onion; chopped
      3 cl Garlic (2 ts); heaping,
           - up to 4 cl
     24 oz Tomato sauce (3 cans)
     32 oz Light kidney beans
           - (2 cans); do not drain
     32 oz Dark kidney beans (2 cans);
           - do not drain
     32 oz Black beans (2 cans);
           - do not drain
      1    Env Ranch Dressing mix
      1 tb Cumin
      1 tb Chili powder
      1 ts Salt
      2    Spoonfuls cream cheese
           - (the secret ingredient)
 
  The Blair family chili recipe has become legendary--it has been
  entered into chili-cookoffs all over the country. By us, by friends,
  by Design Mom readers. And it has won many, many times! It's a pretty
  fantastic chili for several reasons, including how easy it is to
  make. It's a recipe my family has been making (and loving) for
       24    years!
  
  One more note before we jump into the recipe: I consider this a
  slow-cooker recipe, but I don't actually use an electric slow cooker!
  Since we work at home, and aren't leaving the cooking food
  unattended, we typically do our slow cooking on the stove top in a
  cast iron pot. But these recipes will work for any type of slow
  cooking--stove top or crock pot.
  
  Have a large slow cooker ready. In a skillet, brown the ground beef
  with the onion and garlic. Drain the fat. Transfer to slow cooker.
  
  Add the remaining ingredients. Place lid on slow cooker and cook on
  low for 8 hours, or high for 4 hours.
  
  Ladle into bowls and top with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and green
  onions. Bacon is also delicious if you have any on hand!
  
  We also think this chili is just right thickness for chili-cheese
  hotdogs. Yum!
  
  Tips:
  
  * If the chili seems like it's getting too dry while it cooks, add a
    little more tomato sauce or water. It's supposed to be pretty thick,
    but you don't want it to burn on the bottom. * This chili just gets
    better as it sits and the flavors meld. You can make it several days
    in advance.
  * This makes a big batch perfect for a big family or
    group. You can freeze the leftovers or keep them for about one week.
  * Our recipe isn't very spicy. If you like a spicier chili add more
    chili powder and cumin, or add some cayenne pepper, to taste.
  
  Recipe by Blair Family
  
  Recipe FROM: <https://designmom.com/
  slow-cooker-recipe-award-winning-three-bean-chili-deluxe/>
 
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