Appalachian Chili Recipe

Name: Appalachian Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck; 8 ounces commercial salsa; 1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce; 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (15 ounce) can beef broth; 1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth; 3 large carrots, cut into nickles; 2 large white onions, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 chipotle pepper (canned in sauce - do not rinse sauce off the pepper); 2 tablespoons frank red hot sauce; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 tablespoon sorghum molasses; 2 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, in sauce; 1 lb dried spaghetti (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
8 ounces commercial salsa
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can beef broth
1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
3 large carrots, cut into nickles
2 large white onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 chipotle pepper (canned in sauce - do not rinse sauce off the pepper)
2 tablespoons frank red hot sauce
1 teaspoon garlic salt
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon sorghum molasses
2 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, in sauce
1 lb dried spaghetti (optional)

1
In a large cooking pot, pour in the beef and chicken broth and crumble in the burger.
2
Bring to a boil over medium heat.
3
Add all other ingedients, except for the beans and the spaghetti, stirring after adding each one.
4
Once the chili begins to boil, reduce the heat so that it will boil slowly with the lid on.
5
Allow the chili to slowly boil for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Add the beans after 90 minutes and allow the chili to continue the slow boil for another 30 minutes.
7
If desired, Prepare the spaghetti separately, boiling in water per package directions, and set aside, covered.
8
Serve either in medium-sized bowls with saltines or oyster crackers available at the table or, portion out the chili over the spaghetti on large plates.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck, 8 ounces commercial salsa, 1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce, 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice, and more.

Yes, Appalachian 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.

Appalachian Chili

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