This recipe has gotten me a lot of compliments, especially from those who don't like chili much. Enjoy This is for a double batch, which is usually what I make - it goes quick! 2 large sweet yellow onions (Vidalia, Spanish, etc..) 2 large green peppers 2 lbs ground beef 2 - 16 oz. cans of diced tomatoes (plain - no added seasonings) 2 - 8 oz. cans of tomato sauce 1 - 40 oz. can of red kidney beans 1 - 15 oz. can of black beans 1 - 15¼oz. can of yellow corn 2 Tablespoons Chili powder 1 Tablespoon Chipotle chile powder 1 Teaspoon ground cumin 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon kosher salt dash of paprika dash of cayenne pepper 1 large skillet/frying pan - the biggest you have 1 large pot Cut onions and peppers on the chunk side (about 1 inch chunks or so) and saute in a little oil (we use olive oil) in skillet until just beginning to show a little bit of browning. This is the key step, IMO. Add ground beef and continue to cook until beef is browned. Salt & peeper to taste while cooking. Also while cooking, open cans of beans and corn, rinse well and drain. Remove beef and onion/pepper mixture and drain thoroughly. Add beef and onion/pepper mixture to pot. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (undrained), beans, corn, bay leaves and spices. Cover and simmer for at least 1½ hours, stirring occassionally. Serve with sour cream and shredded cheddar (or Mexican blend) cheese. Enjoy! NOTES: 1. Using a dash (probably about ¼-½ teaspoon) of the cayenne pepper ensures it's not too hot - you definitely know it's there, but it doesn't make it inedible. Add more if you like! 2. This recipe works well with 1 lb ground beef and 1 lb ground venison. Haven't tried it with ground pork or bison (yet). 3. As noted above, I believe one of the keys is getting the onion and pepper to carmelize some. 4. Make it a day ahead if possible - the longer it sits the better it tastes! Please, add your recipe to this thread!
That sounds great! The corn and Black Beans are interesting. I may have to try it next week with some cubed Elk meat.
I love corn in my chili... can't get my wife to try it though, she just looks at me like I lost my mind.
Thanks for the recipe, T I need a good one to WOW the friends and relatives and this really looks promising :happy096
Sounds very similiar to my except I use stew meat and beer. The corn is a great addition that most people think is weird but never object when they try it It adds color and a different texture to the chili.
