When the weather gets cooler I get in the mood for some good ol' stick-to-your-ribs chili! This is my fave recipe for a good, classic chili.Red Hot Chili
2 tbsp. canola oil
2 lbs. coarse ground beef*
2 lbs. boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1/2" chunks*
3 cups onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tbsp. sweet paprika
1 tbsp. smoked paprika
2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
1 can (28 oz.) Italian plum tomatoes**
1 can beans, your choice
1 cup water (more if you need it)
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In a large, heavy pot heat oil over high heat. Add beef and cook until browned (about 5 min.). Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a plate. Add pork to pan and cook until browned on all sides (about 5 min.). Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is soft and translucent. Add browned meats and spices and cook 1 min. Stir in tomatoes and water; cover and cook over medium-low heat for 1 hour or until meat is tender. Serve with fresh chopped onion, shredded cheese and sour cream.
Serves 8-10
*I often make this with only ground beef and only using 1/2 of the recommended amount of meat. This week I made it with leftover marinated flank steak and it was amazing!
**You can use 1 (14 oz) can of plain tomatoes and 1 can of tomatoes with green chilies if you want a little extra kick.
2 tbsp. canola oil
2 lbs. coarse ground beef*
2 lbs. boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1/2" chunks*
3 cups onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tbsp. sweet paprika
1 tbsp. smoked paprika
2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
1 can (28 oz.) Italian plum tomatoes**
1 can beans, your choice
1 cup water (more if you need it)
*****
In a large, heavy pot heat oil over high heat. Add beef and cook until browned (about 5 min.). Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a plate. Add pork to pan and cook until browned on all sides (about 5 min.). Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is soft and translucent. Add browned meats and spices and cook 1 min. Stir in tomatoes and water; cover and cook over medium-low heat for 1 hour or until meat is tender. Serve with fresh chopped onion, shredded cheese and sour cream.
Serves 8-10
*I often make this with only ground beef and only using 1/2 of the recommended amount of meat. This week I made it with leftover marinated flank steak and it was amazing!
**You can use 1 (14 oz) can of plain tomatoes and 1 can of tomatoes with green chilies if you want a little extra kick.
