Chili Gourmet Style Recipe
Yield: 1 Servings
3 c onions,Chopped
1/4 c vegetable oil
2 T garlic,Minced
3 lb boneless beef chuck,chilli
2 lb turkey *,Ground
1/4 c chilli powder **
1/4 c cumin **,Ground
2 T unsweetened cocoa powder
2 T paprika
1 T oregano
4 t hot pepper flakes **,Dried
2 bay leaves
2 8 oz cans tomato sauce
1 c chicken broth
3 T cier vinegar
1 19 oz can kidney beans,drai
3 green peppers,in 1/2pieces
6 T sour cream
In a kettle, cook the onions in oil, covered over moderately low
heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft. Add the garlic, cook
for one minute. Add the ground beef or turkey, cook over moderate
heat, stirring to break up the lumps. Cook until no longer pink. Add
chilli powder, cumin, cocoa, paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes and
the bay leaves. Cook the mixture stirring for one minute. Add the
tomato sauce, broth and vinegar, bring the mixture to a boil. and
simmer it covered, stirring occasionally for 75 minutes or until the
meat is tender Add the kidney beans, green pepper and salt and pepper
to taste. Simmer 15 minutes or until bell peppers are tender. Discard
the bay leaves. Ladle the chilli into mugs and garnish with the
scallions and sour cream. Chilli may be made 3 days in advance.
Chilli will improve in flavor if cooled completely uncovered and then
chilled covered overnight. * Use EITHER turkey or ground meat **Add
these spices gradually until it has reached the level of spiceness
Chili H. Allen Smith
Yield: 8 Servings
2 T butter
4 lb beef sirloin,coarse grind
6 oz tomato paste
4 c water
3 onions
1 bell pepper(s)
4 garlic cloves
3 T red chile,hot,ground
1 T oregano,dried,pref. mexican
1/2 t basil
1 T cumin
1 salt
1 pepper
1. Heat the oil or butter (or a blend of the two) in a heavy 4-quart
pot over medium heat. Add the meat to the pot. Break up any lumps
with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly
browned. 2. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then
lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 3 hours. Stir occasionally
and add more water if necessary. Taste and adjust seasoning.
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