Miles'S South Side Chicago Chili Mack Recipe

Name: Miles'S South Side Chicago Chili Mack
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb. suet (beef fat); 1 large onion; 1 lb. ground beef; 1/2 lb. ground veal; 1/2 lb. ground pork; salt and pepper; 2 tsp. garlic powder; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. cumin seed; 2 cans kidney beans, drained; 1 can beef consomme; 1 drop red wine vinegar; 3 lb. spaghetti; parmesan cheese; oyster crackers; Heineken beer

Servings: persons

1/4 lb. suet (beef fat)
1 large onion
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. ground veal
1/2 lb. ground pork
salt and pepper
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin seed
2 cans kidney beans, drained
1 can beef consomme
1 drop red wine vinegar
3 lb. spaghetti
parmesan cheese
oyster crackers
Heineken beer

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1. Melt suet in large heavy pot until liquid fat is about an inch high. Remove solid pieces of suet from pot and discard.
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2. In same pot, saute onion.
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3. Combine meats in bowl; season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin.
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4. In another bowl, season kidney beans with salt and pepper.
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5. Add meat to onions; saute until brown.
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6. Add kidney beans, consomme, and vinegar; simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally.
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7. Add more seasonings to taste, if desired.
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8. Cook spaghetti according to package directions, and then divide among six plates.
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9. Spoon meat mixture over each plate of spaghetti.
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10. Top with Parmesan and serve oyster crackers on the side.
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11. Open a Heineken.

964

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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

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb. suet (beef fat), 1 large onion, 1 lb. ground beef, 1/2 lb. ground veal, and more.

Yes, Miles'S South Side Chicago Chili Mack 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!

Miles'S South Side Chicago Chili Mack

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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