Gina'S Famous Chili Recipe

Name: Gina'S Famous Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. dry anasasi or pinto beans; 2 Tbsp. butter; 2 medium onions, chopped; 6 shallots, chopped; 1 - 7 oz. can green chilies, seeded and chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 lbs. chopped sirloin (7 % fat); 2 lbs. ground turkey; 1 Tbsp. pepper flakes; 2 Tbsp. flour; 1 can (1 lb.) B & B Baked Beans; 1 - 4 oz. jar pimentos; 3 - 14 oz. cans tomatoes; 3/4 c. celery, chopped; 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1/2 c. red bell peppers, chopped; 1 - 9 oz. can pitted black olives, chopped; 1 - 12 oz. bottle chili sauce; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. garlic salt; 1 Tbsp. oregano; 2 Tbsp. pepper; 2 - 4 Tbsp. chili powder; 1/2 bunch cilantro; 1 pt. non-fat sour cream

Servings: persons

1 lb. dry anasasi or pinto beans
2 Tbsp. butter
2 medium onions, chopped
6 shallots, chopped
1 - 7 oz. can green chilies, seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 lbs. chopped sirloin (7 % fat)
2 lbs. ground turkey
1 Tbsp. pepper flakes
2 Tbsp. flour
1 can (1 lb.) B & B Baked Beans
1 - 4 oz. jar pimentos
3 - 14 oz. cans tomatoes
3/4 c. celery, chopped
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 c. red bell peppers, chopped
1 - 9 oz. can pitted black olives, chopped
1 - 12 oz. bottle chili sauce
1 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. garlic salt
1 Tbsp. oregano
2 Tbsp. pepper
2 - 4 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 bunch cilantro
1 pt. non-fat sour cream

1
Soak beans overnight.
2
Simmer them until tender (2 - 3 hours) and drain.
3
In melted butter saute onions, shallots, green chilies, and garlic until onions are soft.
4
Add sirloin and cook over moderate heat until browned.
5
Add turkey and pepper flakes. Sprinkle with flour, and stir until blended.
6
Transfer to heavy Dutch oven or 8 qt. kettle.
7
Add next 8 ingredients.
8
Bring to boil, then simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally.
9
Stir in spices and continue to simmer for 1 hour or more.
10
Just before serving, remove from heat, stir in sour cream, and return to low heat to heat through.
11
May be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen, but do not add sour cream until ready to serve.

867

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Protein

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. dry anasasi or pinto beans, 2 Tbsp. butter, 2 medium onions, chopped, 6 shallots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Gina'S Famous 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!

Gina'S Famous Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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