Tuesday, September 21, 2010

"Dad's" Kick-Ass Chili

My son Alex went to school in Rhode Island and had a friend who never tasted chili before. He asked me to write down the recipe so he could make it for him. Naturally, he never did. So Corsini, if you're out there:

2 lb ground sirloin
salt and pepper to taste
1 large onion, 1/4" dice
1 green pepper, same
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 four oz can diced, mild green chilies
3 tbsp chili powder
1 1/2 tbsp cumin
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp coriander
28 oz can tomato puree
28 oz cn diced tomatoes
2-4 c beef broth or water
2 (16 oz) cans chili beans

Brown sirloin in a large pot; season with salt and pepper. Drain the grease and add onion; cook until soft. Add green pepper, garlic and chilies; cook 2 minutes. Add the spices and cook 2 minutes more. Add the tomatoes (both kinds) and water/beef broth. Cook covered over low heat for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionaly. Add chili beans and cook an additional 30 minutes. Serve with fritos, grated cheddar cheese (this is, after all, a Wisconsin chili) and sour cream.

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