Lady Bug Chili

• 2 lbs extra lean ground beef, very lean
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon onion powder, rounded
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 6 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 3 teaspoons cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 beef bouillon cube
• 1/2 chicken bouillon cube
• 1/4 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
• 1 jalapeno pepper, whole
• 1 serrano pepper, whole

1. Make 3 seasoning packets, as follows:
2. Packet #1: mix together 1 tablespoon onion powder, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder and 1 tablespoon of chili powder.
3. Packet #2: mix together 5 tablespoons of chili power, 2 teaspoons of cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, beef bullion and chicken bullion, brown sugar and adobo sauce.
4. Packet #3: mix together 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 tsp cumin and salt.
5. In a 4-quart pot, brown the ground beef. After browning, drain the meat. Add back to pot along with 1 can of beef broth and the tomato sauce. Place 1 jalapeno pepper and 1 serrano pepper in the pot. Bring mixture to a boil and add packet #1.
6. Cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 1 hour. Remove peppers, squeeze juice into separate container and set aside. Replace lid and continue simmering meat mixture for another 15 minutes. Add packet #2.
7. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Add the juice from the peppers and packet #3.
8. Cover and simmer for another 15-20 minutes.
9. Serve with chopped onions and grated cheese.

extra lean ground beef, beef broth, tomato sauce, onion powder, garlic, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, chicken, brown sugar, adobo sauce, pepper, serrano pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lady-bug-chili-209510 (may not work)