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Layers of flavors
in this meaty chili...
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4
cups |
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dried beans (pinto or kidney) |
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28
oz |
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can
diced tomatoes |
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6
oz |
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can
tomato paste |
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3
medium |
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green bell peppers, ribs and seeds
removed, diced |
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4
medium |
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onions, diced |
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3
cloves |
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garlic, minced |
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˝
cup |
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minced fresh parsley or cilantro (or
both) |
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2˝
lbs |
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cubed beef |
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˝
cup |
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butter |
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1 to
2 Tbs |
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chili powder |
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1 to
2 Tbs |
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salt
to taste |
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1˝
tsp |
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ground black pepper |
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1˝
tsp |
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ground cumin seed |
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2
tsp |
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oregano |
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grated cheese and sour cream for topping |
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1 |
Cover beans
with water and let stand overnight. Drain; add
water to cover, heat to boiling, cover and
simmer for 45 minutes. Add tomatoes and tomato
paste. Cook 5 minutes and set aside. |
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2 |
While beans
are cooking, sauté peppers in a little bit of
olive oil until soft. Add onions, garlic and
parsley. |
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3 |
Brown meat
in butter. Add to onion mixture with chili
powder and cook for 10 minutes. |
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4 |
Add beef to
beans with other ingredients; cover and simmer
for 1 hour. Remove lid and continue simmering
for 30 minutes. |
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5 |
Serve with
grated cheese and sour cream. |
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Servings: 12 |
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