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Chili

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  • Servings: 7
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 3.25h
    • The following recipe serves 7 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 can (14.5 ounce) whole tomatoes (crushed)
  • 1 can (16 ounce) kidney beans (undrained, dark red beans)
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 can (6 ounce) tomato paste
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 pound green pepper (cut up fine, 1 pepper)
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 to 4 tablespoons hot chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin (or a pinch)
  • Cayenne, 1 pinch of
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco sauce)
  • 2/3 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Inn large saucepan bring 1 quart of water to a rolling boil and toss in the crumbled meat, letting it cook for 2-3 minutes or until it turns gray.

  • Step 2: Drain at once in coriander or strainer.

  • Step 3: Place meat in a large pan or skillet and add all other ingredients except for the green pepper and 1/2 can of beans, which can be stored in the refrigerator until needed.

  • Step 4: Simmer covered at least 3 hours, VERY slowly, adding water as needed, about ½ cup at a time, to prevent sticking.

  • Step 5: Add green pepper and the remaining ½ can of beans 1/2 hour before serving.

  • Step 6: Remove bay leaf and correct the seasoning.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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