Original Tommy’s Chili Recipe

I have never eaten at Original Tommy’s but Jordon is a big, big fan.  In case you are like my husband and have a craving for Tommy’s without easy access (like when you are at the lake and a long ways from Los Angeles) here is the Original Tommy’s Chili Recipe that you can make at home.

• 7 Beef Patties (Ground Up)
• Flour (Amount equal to drained fat of beef)
• 14.5 oz can of beef broth
• 1 cups water (est.)
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne powder
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1/4 of a whole onion diced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon onion flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• Pinch of black pepper

1. Throw 4 of them on a plate and nuke on high for a minute, flip, and repeat. They should be fairly defrosted and ready to toss in the pan.
2. Take the beef, cook and crumble then drain the fat into a glass measuring cup. Add equal amounts of flour, mix, and microwave on high. Time varies but the Roux should turn reddish brown in about 3-4 minutes. Return the roux to the meat and finish cooking.
3. Once the chili is compiled with the flour, and all its ingredients reduce the heat to about a 3 (medium low) and toss a lid on the pan and simmer for about 5-10 minutes.