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Beef And Bean Chili

A fine version of a hearty classic.

Courses: Soup
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 tablespoon 15mlOlive oil
2 tablespoons 30mlRed onions - chopped (large)
5 tablespoons 75mlChopped jalapeño chilies with seeds
8   Garlic cloves - chopped
2 1/3 lbs 1059g / 37ozGround beef (15% fat)
1/4 cup 59mlChili powder
2 tablespoons 30mlGround cumin
1 teaspoon 5mlSweet paprika
1   Diced tomatoes in juice - (28 oz)
2   Kidney beans - (15 1/4 oz ea) - drained
1   Beef broth - (14 oz)
  Garnishes Toppings
  Sour cream
  Grated cheddar cheese
  Chopped green onions
  Chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe Instructions

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions; saute until brown, about 6 minutes. Add jalapeños and garlic; saute 1 minute. Add beef; saute until brown, breaking up with back of fork, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, and paprika, then mix in tomatoes with juices, beans, and broth; bring to boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until chili thickens and flavors blend, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Skim any fat from surface of chili. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Bring to simmer before continuing, stirring occasionally.)

Ladle chili into bowls. Serve, passing bowls of sour cream, grated cheese, green onions, and cilantro separately.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Source:
Bon Appetit, September 2002

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