My Mamma's Chili Recipe

Name: My Mamma's Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried red beans (Soak overnight); 3 meaty beef short ribs; 3 slices bacon (cut up); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 red bell pepper; 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 ½ teaspoons chili powder; 2 -3 teaspoons cumin; ½ teaspoon oregano; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 (26 ounce) canseasoned red pear tomatoes; fresh ground black pepper; cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb dried red beans (Soak overnight)
3 meaty beef short ribs
3 slices bacon (cut up)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
1 large onion, chopped
4 ½ teaspoons chili powder
2 -3 teaspoons cumin
½ teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons salt
1 (26 ounce) canseasoned red pear tomatoes
fresh ground black pepper
cayenne pepper

1
Soak beans overnight and rinse twice.
2
Put short ribs in a large stock pot of water.
3
Simmer until the meat falls off the bone.
4
Strain fat from the top of the broth(reserve 4 cups broth)and set meat aside.
5
Brown and saute bacon.
6
Add 1 tbs olive oil to bacon grease and saute peppers, Anaheim chilies and onion.
7
Add meat to the mixture and brown.
8
Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, tomatoes, ground black pepper and cayenne to taste.
9
Return all to stock pot add 4 cups beef broth and red beans.
10
Simmer until tender.

698

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried red beans (Soak overnight), 3 meaty beef short ribs, 3 slices bacon (cut up), 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, My Mamma'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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

My Mamma's Chili

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