Posted by: IslandGurl
« on: September 30, 2020, 02:32:01 am »
AMAZING CHILI
1-1/2 lbs lean ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 large sweet green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 can (28 oz) tomatoes, chopped, juice reserved
1 cup beef stock
1 can (19 oz) pinto or red kidney beans (I use kidney) drained and rinsed
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or coriander
In a Dutch oven, brown beef over medium-high heat, breaking up with back of a spoon, for about 7 minutes or until no longer pink.
Reduce heat to medium. Add onions, garlic, celery, green pepper, chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
Stir in the tomatoes with juice and the stock. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
Add beans and parsley; cover and simmer for 10 minutes more.
Tip:
The flavor of the chili hinges on the quality of chili powder used. Most powders are a blend of dried, ground mild chilies, as well as cumin, oregano, garlic and salt. Read the list of ingredients to be sure you're not buying one with starch and sugar fillers. Chili powder should not be confused with powdered or ground chilies of the cayenne pepper variety.