Josh’s Sweet and Spicy Chili
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Up to 2 cups water
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Up to 2 cups water
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Yum…can’t wait to try this! But since my husband is the “other” brother, I will probably leave the green pepper out, lol.