Alligator Chili Recipe

Name: Alligator Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds alligator meat meat, diced; 1 can pinto beans (16 ounce); 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 3 cans tomato sauce (8 ounce); 2 cups onions diced; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup celery diced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 cup green bell peppers diced; 1 teaspoon cumin; 2 tablespoons garlic diced; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper diced

Servings: persons

3 pounds alligator meat meat, diced
1 can pinto beans (16 ounce)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 cans tomato sauce (8 ounce)
2 cups onions diced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup celery diced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 cup green bell peppers diced
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons garlic diced
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper diced

1
In a heavy dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat.
2
Add alligator and saute twenty minutes to render juices.
3
Add onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic and jalapenos.
4
Saute until vegetables are wilted, approximately three to five minutes.
5
Add pinto beans, tomato sauce and chicken stock, bring to a low boil and reduce to simmer.
6
Add chili powder and cumin, stir well into mixture and allow to cook one hour, stirring occasionally.
7
Once alligator is tender, season to taste using salt and black pepper.
8
This dish is always served at hunting camp dinners over spaghetti.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds alligator meat meat, diced, 1 can pinto beans (16 ounce), 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 3 cans tomato sauce (8 ounce), and more.

Yes, Alligator 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.

Alligator Chili

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