Rainwater Chili Recipe

Name: Rainwater Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: INGREDIENTS; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 large onions, chopped; 3-4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced; 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup high quality chili powder; 2 Tbsp. ground cumin; 2 Tbsp. dried oregano; 1 Tbsp. sweet paprika; 1 Tbsp. hot paprika; 2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 tsp. turmeric; 1 tsp. ground coriander seeds; 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom; 3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 lbs. ground beef sirloin; 12 oz. hot Italian sausage, removed from casings and crumbled; 12 oz. sweet Italian sausage, removed from casings and crumbled; 1 can (35 oz.) tomatoes, drained; 1/2 cup golden tequila; 1 bottle beer; 1 cup pitted nicoise or greek olives; salt to taste

Servings: persons

INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
3-4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup high quality chili powder
2 Tbsp. ground cumin
2 Tbsp. dried oregano
1 Tbsp. sweet paprika
1 Tbsp. hot paprika
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. ground coriander seeds
1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 lbs. ground beef sirloin
12 oz. hot Italian sausage, removed from casings and crumbled
12 oz. sweet Italian sausage, removed from casings and crumbled
1 can (35 oz.) tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup golden tequila
1 bottle beer
1 cup pitted nicoise or greek olives
salt to taste

1
DIRECTIONS
2
1
3
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Stir in jalapenos, bell peppers, garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add all the seasonings and cocoa powder and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes longer. Remove from heat.
4
2
5
Brown the sirloin and sausage in a skillet, crumbling the meat with the back of a wooden spoon, over medium high heat just until the meat is no longer pink. Add the meat to the onion mixture and return pan to medium heat.
6
3
7
Stir in tomatoes, tequila, beer and olives. Season to taste with salt. Simmer the chili uncovered over low heat for about 1 hour.
8
4
9
Serve the chili hot in deep bowls, accompanied by bowls of sour cream, grated Cheddar cheese, diced onions, diced jalapenos, and Fritos (delicious on top of the fritos as Frito Pie!)

896

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: INGREDIENTS, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 large onions, chopped, 3-4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced, and more.

Yes, Rainwater 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.

Rainwater Chili

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions