Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Lion House Classic Chili

Ingredients:
1 lb. diced lean beef (I use lean ground beef)
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 t. crushed red pepper flakes
1 ½ T. chili powder
1 t. granulated garlic, or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 t. cumin
1 t. crushed black pepper
1 ½ t. kosher salt
½ t. cayenne pepper
1 T. canola oil
2 cans (8 oz. each) diced tomatoes
1 can (4 oz.) diced green chilies
4 c. canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 c. tomato soup
1 c. tomato juice
1 c. brown sugar
Sour cream
Cheese, grated
Onion, finely chopped

Directions:
  • Preheat a large, heavy skillet or Dutch oven.
  • Brown beef, bell peppers, onion, and spices together in canola oil.
  • When beef is browned, add the remaining ingredients
  • Simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Garnish with dollop of sour cream, grated cheese, and finely chopped onion.
Serves 8-10.