First up in the Favorite Foods series: J-Dubs Chili. I know everyone has their own special chili recipe. I've been tweaking mine over the last few years and it's just right for me. I use a bottle of beer and a few cubes of sharp cheddar to some depth of flavor and to cut down the spicy a bit.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lrg onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 ½ lbs ground chuck or lean ground beef
salt to taste
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
¼ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp ground cumin
1 ½ - 2 tbsp chili powder
2 (10oz) cans Rotel Tomatoes
1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
2 (16oz) cans red kidney beans, undrained
½ to 1 beer (optional, I like to use an amber ale or lager)
1-2 oz shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
In large pot heat oil, med high heat.
Add onion and garlic, sauté until they just beginning to turn brown.
Add meat stirring to break up lumps, cook until brown
Drain off fat and put back in pot
Add salt and next 4 ingredients, stir
Add tomatoes, sauce, beans, and beer
Stir well and bring to a simmer
Add cheese and stir
Simmer for ½ hour uncovered and 1 ½ hour covered, stir occasionally
(if becomes too thick, add tomato juice)
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