FBD

Famous Chili

AmericanBeefIntermediate180 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 0.5 lb dried pinto beans
  • 2 0.5 lb ground lean beef chuck
  • 1 lb ground lean pork shoulder
  • 5 cup canned crushed tomatoes
  • 3 medium green bell peppers, chopped
  • 4 medium yellow onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 0.3 cup chili powder
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 1 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 0.5 tsp ground cumin

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak beans overnight in a large kettle in cold water to cover by 2 inches.

  2. 2

    Next day, cover and simmer beans in soaking water until tender, about 1 hour. Add tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes longer.

  3. 3

    Stir-fry green peppers in oil over moderate heat until limp, about 5 minutes. Add onions and stir-fry until glassy, 5-8 minutes. Stir in garlic and parsley; set aside.

  4. 4

    In a second large skillet, melt butter over moderately high heat. Add beef and pork and sauté, stirring often, 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add meat to onion mixture, blend in chili powder and cook, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add meat mixture to beans, season with salt, pepper, and cumin. Simmer covered 30 minutes.

  7. 7

    Uncover and simmer 20 more minutes. Adjust seasoning and serve.

Tags

american