Mimis Chili Recipes

MIMI'S TEXAS CHILI

Steps:

• Brown beef, onion, garlic, bell pepper, & celery (optional).
• Drain.
• Mix tomatoes, salt, pepper, chili powder, & water.
• Add beans then simmer 30-45 minutes.

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.

MIMI'S CHILI

Steps:

• Wash beans and place in pot with the next two ingredients--minced onion and minced garlic.
• Cover beans with cold water and boil for 10 minutes with lid on; turn off heat and let sit for 1 hour.
• Drain but do not rinse.
• Cover with fresh water and simmer for 60-90 minutes till tender.
• Drain and set aside.
• Saute the onions and then add the hamburg and cook till done.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
• Now you may put it in the crockpot on high for 1-2 hours and then on low for 4-6 hours stirring occasionally OR may be cooked on lowest setting on stove for 2-3 hours.
• Watch that it does not get dry.

MIMI'S LASAGNE CHILI SOUP

Steps:

• Coarsely chop zucchini and set aside.
• Coarsely chop onion and put into pot with turkey sausage which has been crumbled up as best you can.
• Heat pan to medium and cook till sausage is done continuing to break up sausage, adding the garlic while it is cooking; drain.
• Add spaghetti sauce, broth, and water; bring to a boil.
• Stir in pasta; reduce heat cook covered for about 7 minutes.
• Stir in zucchini and cook for 2-4 more minutes or till zucchini is done.
• Stir in basil.
• Ladle soup into bowls and enjoy.

MOM'S PERFECT CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, crumbling with a spoon until evenly browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Add remaining oil to the pot and return to medium-high heat. Add onion and saute, stirring often, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add poblano, bell, and jalapeno peppers and garlic; cook, stirring frequently until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne, and oregano; cook for 1 minute. Add beer and stir, scraping any small brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Add crushed and fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato puree, beef stock, chipotle pepper, and adobo sauce; stir until well combined. Bring to a simmer, stirring often.
• Stir in beef and kidney beans; return to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for at least 3 hours.

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.