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Chili

Cultural Context

Chili is a staple dish in American cuisine, particularly associated with Tex-Mex and Southwestern cooking. It has roots in the early 20th century and is often served at gatherings, competitions, and as comfort food. Variations abound, with some regions favoring beans while others do not, leading to spirited debates about the 'true' chili recipe.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 quarts home canned tomatoes in their own juice
2 cans chili beans in sauce
2 pounds ground venison
1 onion
1 bell pepper
3-4 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 cans black beans
2 cans kidney beans

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often cheaper.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are more nutritious, while pinto beans are usually less expensive.

1

Welcome to the cooking channel.

2

Gather ingredients: 2 quarts home canned tomatoes, 2 cans chili beans, 2 pounds ground venison, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

3

Heat 3-4 tablespoons of oil in a large pot.

4

Roughly chop the onion and add it to the pot along with the chopped bell pepper.

5

Sauté the onion and bell pepper until softened, adding 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper.

6

Open the canned tomatoes using a butter knife to avoid damaging the lids.

7

Continue to sauté the vegetables until they are well blended and fragrant.

8

Add 1 tablespoon of garlic powder to the pot and stir.

9

Add the ground venison to the pot, which may be partially frozen, and cover to steam and cook down.

10

Drain and rinse the kidney beans and black beans under cold water until the water runs clear.

11

Check the venison, ensuring it is cooked through and no longer pink.

12

Once the meat is fully cooked, add the drained kidney beans and black beans to the pot, along with the 2 cans of chili beans with their sauce.

13

Stir the mixture to combine the beans with the meat and vegetables.

14

Add the 2 quarts of home canned tomatoes to the pot and stir well.

15

Incorporate 3 tablespoons of chili powder into the mixture and stir thoroughly.

16

Bring the chili to a low boil, adjusting the heat to medium or medium-low as needed.

17

Cover the pot and let it heat through, stirring occasionally.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potbutter knife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Also Known As

Chili con CarneChili Beans

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