Tucson Jailhouse Chili Recipe

Name: Tucson Jailhouse Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 each onions; 6 each garlic cloves peeled; 2 pounds ground beef; 4 ounces green chili peppers diced; 4 ounces jalapeno pepper; 12 ounces tomatoes diced; 6 ounces tomato paste; 6 tablespoons chili powder; 3 teaspoons cumin ground; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 pound pinto beans cooked and drained; 1 x salt; 1 x black pepper; 1 x cheddar cheese, very old, sharp grated; 1 x scallions, spring or green onions sliced

Servings: persons

1 each onions
6 each garlic cloves peeled
2 pounds ground beef
4 ounces green chili peppers diced
4 ounces jalapeno pepper
12 ounces tomatoes diced
6 ounces tomato paste
6 tablespoons chili powder
3 teaspoons cumin ground
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound pinto beans cooked and drained
1 x salt
1 x black pepper
1 x cheddar cheese, very old, sharp grated
1 x scallions, spring or green onions sliced

1
Dice onion, saute in heavy Dutch oven.
2
Dice garlic and add when onions are clear.
3
Stir for 30 seconds; add ground beef, green chilis, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, vinegar, brown sugar, oil and drained beans.
4
Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
5
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
6
Garnish with cheese and green onion.
7
Serve with corn chips.

1189

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 each onions, 6 each garlic cloves peeled, 2 pounds ground beef, 4 ounces green chili peppers diced, and more.

Yes, Tucson 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.

Tucson Jailhouse Chili

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