Appalachian Chili Recipes

SIMPLE, PERFECT CHILI

Steps:

• Place the ground beef in a large pot and throw in the garlic. Cook over medium heat until browned. Drain off the excess fat, and then pour in the tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and cayenne. Stir together well, cover, and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. If the mixture becomes overly dry, add 1/2 cup water at a time as needed.
• After an hour, place the masa harina in a small bowl. Add 1/2 cup water and stir together with a fork. Dump the masa mixture into the chili. Stir together well, and then taste and adjust the seasonings. Add more masa paste and/or water to get the chili to your preferred consistency, or to add more corn flavor. Add the beans and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with shredded Cheddar, chopped onions, tortilla chips and lime wedges.

APPALACHIAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large cooking pot, pour in the beef and chicken broth and crumble in the burger.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Add all other ingedients, except for the beans and the spaghetti, stirring after adding each one.
• Once the chili begins to boil, reduce the heat so that it will boil slowly with the lid on.
• Allow the chili to slowly boil for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the beans after 90 minutes and allow the chili to continue the slow boil for another 30 minutes.
• If desired, Prepare the spaghetti separately, boiling in water per package directions, and set aside, covered.
• Serve either in medium-sized bowls with saltines or oyster crackers available at the table or, portion out the chili over the spaghetti on large plates.

EASY HOMEMADE CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the beef and onion and saute until meat is browned and onion is tender. Add the stewed tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, beans and water.
• Season with the chili powder, garlic powder, salt and ground black pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.