Chili Today, Flames Tomorrow Recipe

Name: Chili Today, Flames Tomorrow
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 34 lb tomatoes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 lb chicken thigh, boneless skinless, cubed small; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 onion, chopped; 2 green zucchini, chopped; 3 jalapenos, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 4 tablespoons chili powder, New Mexico (no blends); 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 teaspoons cumin; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 30 ounces canned black beans, don't drain; 1 cup low sodium chicken broth; 6 ounces beer

Servings: persons

34 lb tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb chicken thigh, boneless skinless, cubed small
1 teaspoon salt
1 onion, chopped
2 green zucchini, chopped
3 jalapenos, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
4 tablespoons chili powder, New Mexico (no blends)
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
30 ounces canned black beans, don't drain
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
6 ounces beer

1
Preheat oven to 400.
2
Place tomatoes on a cookie sheet and roast in oven for 20 minutes Remove frim oven and let sit 5 minutes.
3
Puree tomatoes in a blender.
4
In a large dutch oven (cast iron), heat oil to hot on high heat.
5
Add ground beef and cook until mostly brown.
6
Add chicken and season with salt.
7
Cook until chicken is mostly brown.
8
Add veggies and cook until onion is welted, about 5 minutes.
9
Add tomato paste and mix well.
10
Add tomato puree and mix well.
11
Add seasonings and mix well.
12
Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
13
Lower heat to simmer and simmer for at least a hour (the longer the better).
14
Serve.

1783

kcal

Calories

Fat

245

Carbs

131

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 34 lb tomatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 lb chicken thigh, boneless skinless, cubed small, and more.

Yes, Chili Today, Flames Tomorrow 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chili Today, Flames Tomorrow

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Variations & substitutions

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