Jake Melnick's Corner Tap Chili

This chili recipe from Jack Melnick's Corner Tap in Chicago, Illinois, makes tons! Makes tons? Well, not literally.

Ingredients

• 10 pounds ground beef
• 2 1/2 yellow onions
• 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 4 ounces chicken base
• 4 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cayenne powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 1/2 cups tomato paste
• 4 (12 ounce) cans kidney beans
• 1 cup red wine
• 3 quarts water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon cumin

Instructions

1. Cook ground beef and onions.
2. Drain excess grease.
3. Add red wine and reduce for 5 minutes.
4. Add remaining ingredients, except kidney beans, and simmer for 1 hour while stirring often.
5. Add beans, mix well and cook for an additional 10 minutes.