3-Mile Island Chili Recipe

Name: 3-Mile Island Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1/2 large white onions or 1/2 red onion, chopped; 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; 6 -9 garlic cloves; 1 (4 ounce) package carroll shelby chili seasoning mix (only for spice packet and masa, discard rest); 1 dried new mexico chili; 1 fresh guajillo chili or 2 dried guajillo chilies; 2 fresh anaheim chilies; 1 4 large roma tomatoes or (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (14 ounce) can rosarita refried beans; 1 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce or (14 ounce) can tomato sauce; 16 ounces la mexicana roasted garlic salsa (with sun-dried tomatoes); 1 teaspoon sea salt, divided; 2 lbs ground beef (80/20); 2 cups water

Servings: persons

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon cumin
1/2 large white onions or 1/2 red onion, chopped
1/4 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
6 -9 garlic cloves
1 (4 ounce) package carroll shelby chili seasoning mix (only for spice packet and masa, discard rest)
1 dried new mexico chili
1 fresh guajillo chili or 2 dried guajillo chilies
2 fresh anaheim chilies
1 4 large roma tomatoes or (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can rosarita refried beans
1 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce or (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
16 ounces la mexicana roasted garlic salsa (with sun-dried tomatoes)
1 teaspoon sea salt, divided
2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
2 cups water

1
For dried chilies - cut them apart, discard dried seeds, and reconstitute by putting the shells into a bowl and pouring 1 cup boiling water over them. let sit for 1 hour. Save the water for later use.
2
For fresh chilies - seed and devein (wear rubber gloves and wash hands thoroughly afterward).
3
Chop the onions and cilantro. Place into crock pot.
4
Mince or finely grate the garlic. Place into crock pot.
5
Brown the beef until it is well broken up. Put into crock pot.
6
Chop fresh and reconstituted chilies. Place into crock pot. Wash hands once again.
7
Tomatoes: Chop the fresh romas or open the canned tomatoes. Place in crock pot.
8
Put all other ingredients into the crock pot, including the water and reconstituted water.
9
Heat on low for 8 hours. serve with sliced green onion, mexican blend cheese, and/or crackers. Have some milk available for sissies that can't stand the heat.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1/2 large white onions or 1/2 red onion, chopped, 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, and more.

Yes, 3-Mile Island Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

3-Mile Island Chili

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