Chili 5-Ways #recipe @vmburns

 VMBURNS: If you've never had Steak 'N Shake's Chili 5 Ways, I highly recommend it. Chili 5-Ways includes spaghetti, chili, beans, cheese, and onions. So, I went in search of a copy cat recipe. I found one at Foody Hussy. Of course, I made a few modifications. I increased the amount of  ground beef and chili powder, drained the majority liquid from the beans, eliminated the oil, and I used diet coke, but only because it's what I had in the house. 

STEAK 'N SHAKE CHILI 5 WAYS

• INGREDIENTS

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• 1 Pound Ground Beef
• 1 Can French Onion Soup
• 1 Can Dark kidney beans, drained
• 1 Tablespoon Chili powder
• 1 Tablespoon Cumin
• 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Paprika
• 2 Teaspoon  Worcester sauce
• 1/4 Teaspoon Liquid smoke
• 1 /2 Cup Tomato sauce
• 1/2  Cup Coke
• Shredded cheese (Optional)
• Spaghetti (Optional)
• Red onions, chopped (Optional)

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• INSTRUCTIONS

1. Brown the ground beef in a large pot, and drain excess oil.
2. Drain most of liquid from the beans and put 1/2 can into mini blender with soup and blend.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Add the soup and bean mixture to the ground beef along with all of the other ingredients.
   
   
   
4. Turn the heat to the lowest setting and simmer for about an hour, but check every 15 minutes to prevent sticking.
   
   
   
   
   
5. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Add chili, beans, cheese, and chopped onions.
   
   

READERS:  What do you like in your chili? Spaghetti? Cheese? Leave me a comment below.  

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