Prize Winning Chili Recipe

Name: Prize Winning Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dry red kidney beans; 12 lb dry pinto beans; 8 cups water, plus additional water when beans are getting low (watch closely so they do not boil dry); 1 large onion, diced; 1 head garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 2 large bay leaves; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 tablespoon crushed basil; 1 teaspoon rosemary; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 lb ground pork; 2 (7 ounce) canschopped green chilies; 2 (28 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped (DO NOT add until the beans are done. The acid will prevent the beans from becoming soft); 2 teaspoons celery seeds; 3 tablespoons chili powder (more to taste); 3 tablespoons cumin (more to taste); 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 bottle beer; 1 tablespoon sugar (to cut tomato acid)

Servings: persons

1 lb dry red kidney beans
12 lb dry pinto beans
8 cups water, plus additional water when beans are getting low (watch closely so they do not boil dry)
1 large onion, diced
1 head garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 large bay leaves
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon crushed basil
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground pork
2 (7 ounce) canschopped green chilies
2 (28 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped (DO NOT add until the beans are done. The acid will prevent the beans from becoming soft)
2 teaspoons celery seeds
3 tablespoons chili powder (more to taste)
3 tablespoons cumin (more to taste)
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 bottle beer
1 tablespoon sugar (to cut tomato acid)

1
Wash dry beans well.
2
Fill a large pot with the 8 cups of water.
3
Add the dry beans, garlic, onion, salt and pepper, bay leaves, oregano, basil and rosemary leaves.
4
Simmer until beans are done, (about 2 hours) adding more water as needed (dry beans will use a lot of water) In the mean time, brown beef and pork, drain well and set aside; add to beans when they are done.
5
Add green chilies, tomatoes with juice, celery seed, chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, beer, and sugar.
6
Simmer 30 minutes to blend the flavors.

3457

kcal

Calories

Fat

532

Carbs

231

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dry red kidney beans, 12 lb dry pinto beans, 8 cups water, plus additional water when beans are getting low (watch closely so they do not boil dry), 1 large onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Prize Winning 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.

Prize Winning Chili

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