Modified Tuscon Jailhouse Chili Recipe

Name: Modified Tuscon Jailhouse Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef, lean; 6 cloves garlic; 4 ounces green chili peppers diced; 4 ounces jalapeno pepper nacho sliced; 6 tablespoons chili powder; 6 ounces tomato paste; 16 ounces tomatoes diced; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin; 21 ounces pinto beans drained; 1 whole bay leaves; 3 teaspoons cumin ground; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 large yellow onion weighing about 1 pound

Servings: persons

2 pounds ground beef, lean
6 cloves garlic
4 ounces green chili peppers diced
4 ounces jalapeno pepper nacho sliced
6 tablespoons chili powder
6 ounces tomato paste
16 ounces tomatoes diced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin
21 ounces pinto beans drained
1 whole bay leaves
3 teaspoons cumin ground
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 large yellow onion weighing about 1 pound

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PREPARATION: Dice onion, and puree garlic.
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To puree garlic, put a clove under a knife blade, hit the blade, which will remove the peel, then dice the clove, add a little salt, and crush the diced clove under the blade of a heavy knife until pureed.
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Saute onions in olive oil; when onions clear, add garlic puree.
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Stir quickly (less than a minute) to avoid onions browning.
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Remove sauteed onions and garlic from skillet.
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Brown beef in skillet; drain well.
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Add sauteed onions and garlic, stir quickly, then pour into crockpot.
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Add all other ingredients and stir.
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Cook eight hours on low, four hours on high.
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OPTIONAL: Best cooled and re-heated.
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Garnish with grated sharp Cheddar cheese and sliced green onions; serve with corn chips.
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To use dried instead of canned beans, soak two and two-thirds cups (one pound) pinto or kidney beans overnight in three times their volume of water.
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Add salt to the water the next morning, and slowly bring to a boil.
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Boil ten minutes, cover, and let simmer for two hours until beans are tender.
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Drain before using in recipe.

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* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds ground beef, lean, 6 cloves garlic, 4 ounces green chili peppers diced, 4 ounces jalapeno pepper nacho sliced, and more.

Yes, Modified Tuscon Jailhouse 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.

Modified Tuscon Jailhouse Chili

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