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Fiesta Chili

"This chili was inspired by Southern California, where I grew up. Red, green and yellow peppers represent the Mexican fiesta."

Courses: Main Course
Serves: 8 people

Recipe Ingredients

2 lbs 908g / 32ozLean ground beef
1/2 lb 227g / 8ozGround pork sausage
1 lb 454g / 16ozChorizo - cut 1/2" pieces
2 tablespoons 30mlOlive oil
2 tablespoons 30mlOnions - chopped (medium)
4   Garlic cloves - minced
1   Red bell pepper - diced
1   Green bell pepper - diced
1   Yellow bell pepper - diced
1 tablespoon 15mlWorcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon 15mlTabasco sauce
1 tablespoon 15mlDried oregano
1 tablespoon 15mlGround coriander
1 tablespoon 15mlChili powder
1 teaspoon 5mlCuminr
1 teaspoon 5mlFreshly-ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlCayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlRed pepper flakes
4   Jalapeños - diced
1   Tomato sauce - (16 oz)
1   Stewed tomatoes - (16 oz) - chopped, with juices
2   Dark red kidney beans - (15 1/2 oz ea) - drained, rinsed
1   Flat beer
  Salt - to taste
  Optional Garnish
4 cups 584g / 20ozGrated Monterey Jack cheese

Recipe Instructions

Brown the beef, pork and chorizo in a nonstick skillet. Drain off the fat.

Heat oil in a heavy pot over low heat; cook onions, garlic and bell peppers for 15 minutes or until tender. Stir in the next 9 ingredients; cook 2 to 3 minutes to mellow the flavors.

Add jalapeños, tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans and the browned meats. Heat through. Add beer, then simmer 15 minutes, stirring once or twice. Season with salt. Serve with grated cheese, if desired.

This recipe yields 8 servings.

Per serving: 790 calories, 46g carbohydrates, 47g protein, 46g fat, 122mg cholesterol.

Source:
Simply Delicious by Sheila Lukins from Parade magazine - Pub date: - 09-24-2000

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