Down Home Dig-In Chili Recipe

Name: Down Home Dig-In Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup lard; 2 medium onions chopped; 2 each green bell peppers chopped; 1 each celery stalks chopped; 2 each garlic cloves minced; 2 1/2 pounds stewing beef; 2 pounds pork shoulder chopped; 4 cans tomatoes; 12 ounces pale ale; 7 tablespoons chili powder; 4 each jalapeno pepper seeded, sliced; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon cumin

Servings: persons

1/4 cup lard
2 medium onions chopped
2 each green bell peppers chopped
1 each celery stalks chopped
2 each garlic cloves minced
2 1/2 pounds stewing beef
2 pounds pork shoulder chopped
4 cans tomatoes
12 ounces pale ale
7 tablespoons chili powder
4 each jalapeno pepper seeded, sliced
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cumin

1
Melt lard in heavy large pot over medium heat.
2
Add finely chopped onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic and saute until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
3
Remove vegetables using slotted spoon and set aside.
4
Increase heat to high.
5
Add beef and pork; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
6
Cook until browned, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes.
7
Return vegetables to pot.
8
Add tomatoes, ale, chili powder chilies, cayenne and cumin.
9
Reduce heat, cover partially and simmer 2 hours, adding reserved tomato liquid if chili appears dry.
10
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
11
Uncover and simmer until thickened and meat is tender, 2 more hours.
12
Season chili with hot pepper sauce.
13
Serve with green onions, cheddar cheese, avocado and sour cream.

1476

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

144

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup lard, 2 medium onions chopped, 2 each green bell peppers chopped, 1 each celery stalks chopped, and more.

Yes, Down Home Dig-In 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Down Home Dig-In Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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