Bryan Hansen's Famous Chili Recipe
From: Midwest LivingLean ground beef, canned tomatoes, and canned beans are used to make this simple chili recipe. Cumin and chili powder add spicy heat.
Servings: 8 to 10 servings
Prep:
30 mins
Total:
1 hr 25 mins
Ingredients
2
pounds
lean ground beef
1
large
yellow onion, chopped
1
large
green sweet pepper, chopped
2
cloves
garlic, minced
2
15-ounce cans
chili beans with chili gravy
2
14 1/2-ounce cans
diced tomatoes
3
cups
tomato juice
2
tablespoons
chili powder
1
tablespoon
sugar
2
teaspoons
crushed red pepper
2
teaspoons
ground cumin
1
teaspoon
salt
1
teaspoon
ground black pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Toasted Garlic-Parmesan Bread (see recipe below)
Directions
1.
In a 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven, cook ground beef, onion, sweet pepper and garlic until meat is brown and onion is tender; do not drain. Cook, covered, over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain fat, if desired.
2.
Stir in undrained chili beans, undrained tomatoes, tomato juice, chili powder, sugar, red pepper, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3.
Serve with shredded cheese, if you like, and Toasted Garlic-Parmesan Bread. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Toasted Garlic-Parmesan Bread
In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup softened butter and 3 cloves garlic, minced. Cut a 1-pound French or Italian bread loaf in half lengthwise. Spread butter mixture on each half. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese. Place, spread side up, on a large baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup softened butter and 3 cloves garlic, minced. Cut a 1-pound French or Italian bread loaf in half lengthwise. Spread butter mixture on each half. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese. Place, spread side up, on a large baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 351, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 1037 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 28 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 76%, Calcium 11%, Iron 25%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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YUM! What a great recipe! I'm not much of a cook, but love chili. This recipe is easy, fool proof, and quick. I substituted the ground beef with stew meat, and guessed with my refridgerated jar of garlic. I think I went overboard with the garlic... Wonderful chili!
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