2 lb. ground beef (good quality 85/15)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tbsp. garlic, minced
1 tsp. chicken base or (2 chicken bouillon cubes)
1 (1 lb.) pkg. chili seasoning (Chili Man or any other national brand)
4 to 6 tbsp. chili powder
4 to 5 dashes FRANK'S® Red Hot sauce (optional)
1 tsp. crushed red pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp. black pepper
4 cans small red beans, drained and rinsed
1 large can or bottle of low sodium tomato juice
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Finely breakdown and brown ground beef, chopped onion, garlic, chicken base together. Add chili seasoning, chili powder, FRANK'S® Red Hot sauce, crushed red pepper and black pepper together while continuing to brown and breaking down to a fine mixture. Add 4 cans of drained small red bean, and low sodium tomato juice. Lastly stir in 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese.

Cook on moderate heat for one hour while continuing to stir. I use the 1 lb. package of chili seasoning, because you will be adding the additional chili powder. Adjust, reduce, or eliminate the crushed red pepper, FRANK'S® Red Hot sauce, to your own level of desired heat!!!

Note: Because you are using chicken base, or bouillon cubes, do not use salt.

Submitted by: Bud Olesen