Church Supper Chili Recipes

CHUCK'S SUPER CHILI

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in Italian sausage and ground sirloin. Cook and stir until meat is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.
• Transfer meat to a large Dutch oven; place over medium-high heat. Stir in chopped onion; add red, yellow, and green bell peppers, garlic, and jalapeno peppers. Cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Mix in chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, tomato paste, oregano, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes more.
• Stirring constantly, pour in wine, chopped tomatoes and their juice, kidney beans, tomato sauce, and chopped chipotle chiles in sauce. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
• Uncover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 30 minutes. Discard bay leaves before serving.

CHURCH SUPPER CHILI MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Make the macaroni and cheese: bring a big pot of water to a boil; add salt and cook macaroni 5-8 minutes, until just tender; drain.
• Preheat oven to 350°; butter a 2 ½ to 3 quart casserole.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan; sprinkle in the flour, stirring constantly.
• Heat the milk to just below boiling and stir it into the flour-butter mixture, stirring constantly until thickened; add in the salt and mustard.
• In a big bowl, combine the macaroni, white sauce, and cheese, stirring just enough to blend.
• Pour the mixture into the casserole and bake for 30 minutes.
• Make the chili: in a skillet, saute the onion and garlic in the oil until soft.
• Add in the beef; cook until browned, breaking up any clumps; drain excess fat.
• Add in the barbecue sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce; simmer 15 minutes.
• Add as much crushed tomatoes as needed to keep the chili loose.
• Serve the chili in broad, shallow bowls atop the macaroni and cheese.

FAVORITE CHURCH SUPPER CHILI

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the green pepper, celery and onion; cook until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the spices, tomatoes and juices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Add beans and simmer 20 minutes longer or until heated through.

CHURCH SUPPER CHILI

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in three large kettles; cover and cook over medium heat for 2-3 hours. Discard bay leaves.