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Texas Chili

 

Winner in a local chili contest...
 

1 lb 

 

dried kidney beans

 

3 lbs 

 

ground beef

 

28 oz 

 

can chopped tomatoes, with juice

 

1 large 

 

sweet onion, chopped and browned

 

1 cup 

 

red wine

 

1 medium 

 

green bell pepper, seeded and diced

 

3 Tbs 

 

chili powder

 

1 tsp 

 

cayenne pepper

 

2 tsp 

 

ground cumin seed

 

¼ tsp 

 

oregano

 

1 tsp 

 

tabasco

 

2 small 

 

jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped

 

 

 

salt and pepper to taste

 

2 tsp 

 

brown sugar

 

1/3 cup 

 

golden raisins (optional)

 

 

1

Soak beans in water for 24 hours. Change water after 12 hours.

2

In large sauté pan, brown meat and onions. Drain fat.

3

Add spices to meat and mix well.

4

In a large pot, pour in jalapeños, tomatoes and wine. Add meat mixture. Cook over low heat for 1 hour. Stir in brown sugar. Add beans, and cook until tender. Add raisins, if desired.

 

Servings: 15

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