Sometimes time just doesn’t allow for a long simmered homemade chili.  I wanted a meaty chili with good flavour that can be prepared on a weeknight, with left overs to be around for a quick meal a few days down the road.

3 lbs                      Regular Ground Hamburger

3 cans                   Bushes Baked Beans

1 can                     Manwich

1 jar                       Bruschetta

2 cans                   Stagg Chili

1/2 bottle           Chipotle BBQ sauce

1 tbsp                   Smoked Paprika (or more depending on taste preference)

1 tbsp                   Chili powder (or more depending on heat preference)

1/3 cup                Molasses

1/4 cup                Golden brown sugar

3                              Chipotles in Adobo Sauce – chopped fine

Salt & Pepper to taste

In a large pot, brown the hamburger.  Once brown, drain off excess grease and return meat to pot.

Add spices and chipotles to meat.  Cook for 4-5 minutes over medium heat

Add all remaining ingredients and stir well to combine well

Cook over medium heat until just bubbling.

Reduce heat and simmer over medium low heat for at least 1 hour to allow flavours to meld together.  Stir gently but regularly as it will be prone to burning on the bottom of the pot.  Do not stir too vigorously as the beans will begin to break down.

Serve in a bowl with cheese (or cheese sauce) on top, or over rice which is my preferred way.

Leftovers can be frozen flat in a zipper bag for a rainy day.