Islandjenns No Tootin Chili Recipes

THE BEST CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until just browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
• Add the jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the tomato paste. Cook, stirring frequently, until coated and fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the cooked ground beef and any accumulated liquid, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the chili, partially covered, until the beef is tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
• Stir in the beans and their liquid and simmer uncovered until the beans are softened and the chili is thickened, about 30 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
• Top with sour cream, Cheddar and scallions. Serve with tortilla chips.

ISLANDJENN'S NO-TOOTIN CHILI

Steps:

• Brown meat in a large pot. Add onions and garlic and cook until meat is done.
• Add mushrooms, red pepper, and can of rotel tomatoes, continue to cook about 5 minutes.
• Add spaghetti sauce and beer (optional).
• Drain can of kidney beans and add to pot. Add all of baked beans and stir gently.
• Add all seasoning (italian seasoning, garlic powder and chili powder). Stir gently.
• Clean a russet potatoe and cut in half. Place potatoe in bottom of pan. The potatoe acts like a sponge, soaking up the stuff from beans that gives you the "toots".
• Simmer on low heat for 1-2hrs, OR transfer into slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6hrs.
• About 20 minutes before serving REMOVE POTATOE from pot. Add hersheys chocolate bar and stir gently until melted.
• Top bowl of chili with teaspoon of sour cream, grated cheddar cheese and chopped green onions. Serve with Frito Scoop chips or sliced french bread.