Dave'S Chili Recipe

Name: Dave'S Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs ground beef; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 8 cups water; 8 -10 dried chili pods; 10 garlic cloves, minced; 2 bay leaves; 3 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes; 2 -4 tablespoons Mexican chili powder (start with 2 and increase to suit your taste buds); 3 tablespoons flour; 6 teaspoons cornmeal; 1/4 cup water; 1 (16 ounce) can dark red kidney beans (more to taste); 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans (more to taste); 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can petite cut diced tomatoes (more to taste, Note ( To kick this up a little more use 1 10 oz cans of Rotel)

Servings: persons

3 -4 lbs ground beef
4 tablespoons olive oil
8 cups water
8 -10 dried chili pods
10 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
3 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
2 -4 tablespoons Mexican chili powder (start with 2 and increase to suit your taste buds)
3 tablespoons flour
6 teaspoons cornmeal
1/4 cup water
1 (16 ounce) can dark red kidney beans (more to taste)
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans (more to taste)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can petite cut diced tomatoes (more to taste, Note ( To kick this up a little more use 1 10 oz cans of Rotel)

1
Heat olive oil in a large pot.
2
Add the hamburger meat (or double ground brisket if using) and brown; drain off excess fat).
3
Add the minced garlic, 8 cups of water and the dried chili pods and bring to a boil.
4
Reduce heat and simmer for an hour.
5
Remove the chili pods and any stems that may have fallen off the pods.
6
Add the bay leaves through the Mexican Chili Powder and stir.
7
To thicken the chili, mix the flour and cornmeal with 1/4 cup of water until smooth, then add to the chili and stir well.
8
Add the Beans and Tomatoes.
9
Mix well and bring to a boil.
10
Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2-2 1/2 hours. The longer it cooks the better it gets. Add a little water as it cooks down. :).
11
NOTE: If it gets too thick, just add a little water. We serve this with cheddar cheese or chopped onions on top and crackers or cornbread.

836

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 -4 lbs ground beef, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 8 cups water, 8 -10 dried chili pods, and more.

Yes, Dave'S 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.

Dave'S Chili

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