CHILI - MOM’S BEST
In the
end, I am very pleased with this chili. It always gets rave reviews when served
to guests.
All the ingredients listed are approximate quantities…you can add each
element according to the taste and drama that you wish to present in your pot
of chili.
Ingredients
·
1-2 Tbls cooking oil, lard
·
2 lbs. lean grd
chuck
·
1 green bell peppers
chopped
·
1 teaspoons minced garlic
·
2 pkgs Chili Mix, Frenchs Chili “O,
McCormickl, or Lawry’s
Chili Mix.
OR
1/4 cup any Ancho based
Chili Powder
2 Tbls Passila Chili Powder
·
1 tsp Red pepper flakes
·
2 tsp Salt
·
½ tsp Cayenne pepper
·
1 large cans
tomatoes whole or chopped
·
1 can tomato sauce med
·
1 can tomato paste small
·
1 cans Bushes Chili Hot Beans or S & W Chili Beans or
Winco Brand
·
16oz water you can adjust this to make your chili thick
and chunky or thinner soup
Directions:
1.
In
a heavy-bottomed Dutch Oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. brown the
meats.
2. Add the Onions and
cook, stirring. Stir in Bell Peppers and Garlic and cook, occasionally stirring. Cut them small
and make sure they are well cooked and tender.
3. Add
the Chili Powders, Cumin, Brown Sugar, Cocoa Powder, Salt and Pepper.
4. Add
the Tomatoes and
Tomato Sauce and Tomato Paste, Beer, Balsamic Vinegar, and stir
5. Add Chili Beans
6. Add water
to bring the liquid to the consistency you like.
7.
Simmer 2 hours
Now it is time to TASTE….check for salt, pepper
– hot or mild, sugar content. The cocoa powder and vinegar are not ingredients you
can really taste. They add intensity or punch to the other ingredients. Have
fun and add whatever works best for you…
Thicker chili ???....
The package chili mix will give you thickeners
in the packet. If your using your own
chili powder you can add thickening by add ¼ cup flour with the lard in the
first stage one to make a roué before you add the tomatoes and chili powder.
Options:
Serrano or Jalapeno Peppers,
Beef chuck
roast shredded
Dry chili
peppers processed
Green onions and cheddar cheese
Corn muffin or cheese quesadillas
guacamole
ENJOY!
