CHASEN'S ORIGINAL CHILI RECIPE
This is the stuff of which Hollywood legends are made. When Elizabeth Taylor was filming Cleopatra in Rome she craved the chili made at Chasen's Restaurant in Los Angeles so much that she was willing to pay $100 just to have the order shipped to her. For years the recipe remained a closely guarded secret. It was said the owner, David Chasen, came to the restaurant every Sunday to privately cook up a batch which he would freeze for the week, believing that the chili was best when reheated. Letter to Dave Chasen, owner of Chasen's Restaurant: "The chili is so good. All gone now. Please send me ten quarts of your wonderful chili in dry ice to 448 Via Appia pignatelli. - Love and kisses, Elizabeth Taylor." - Elizabeth Taylor, on location in Rome, 1962
Provided by Tionia
Categories Pork
Time 1h20m
Yield 10 Cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- A secret ingredient added by a chef (after Dave Chasen stopped making the chili himself) is a quarter cup or 4 tablespoons of Kahlua liqueur. I heard someone won a chili championship with the recipe, including that addition.
- *Chasen's used the best beef chuck, center cut, trimmed completely of fat. The restaurant used a special meat grinder, but for the home cook, meat chopped into one-quarter to one-half-inch chunks is much better than ground meat for this chili. Alternatively, ask the butcher to put the meat through a "chili plate" ONE time - this is a very coarse grind, and works well for chili.
- ** Chasen's used Gebhardt's Chili Powder and Farmer Bros Cumin. Sometimes cumin seed is used in place of the ground cumin. It's a matter of personal preference. You might toast the seeds in a dry skillet, and crush them before adding to the recipe.
- Rinse the beans, picking out debris. Place beans in a Dutch oven with water to cover 2' above beans. Boil for two minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand one hour. Drain off liquid.
- Rinse beans again. Add enough fresh water to cover beans. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered, for one hour or until tender.
- Stir in tomatoes and their juice. Simmer five minutes. In a large skillet, sauté bell pepper in oil for five minutes. Add onion and cook until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in the garlic and parsley. Add mixture to bean mixture. Using the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté beef and pork chuck until browned. Drain. Add to bean mixture along with the chili powder, salt, pepper and cumin.
- Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for one hour. Uncover and cook 30 minutes more or to desired consistency. Chili shouldn't be too thick - it should be somewhat liquid but not runny like soup. Skim of excess fat and serve.
- NOTE: You can freeze this chili for several months. When reheating refrigerated leftover or frozen chili, add a few tablespoons of water to regain proper consistency.
CHASEN'S FAMOUS CHILI
Looking for a hearty dinner made using Muir Glen™ tomatoes? Then check out this Chasen's chili loaded with pinto beans, ground beef and pork.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 3h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven, place beans and enough water to cover beans by 2 inches. Heat to boiling; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 1 hour. Drain.
- Add 3 cups water to beans. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 1 hour 30 minutes or until beans are tender. Stir in tomatoes; cook 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook bell peppers and onions in oil 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Add parsley and garlic; cook 1 minute. Add beef, pork, chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper; cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef and pork are thoroughly cooked.
- Stir meat mixture into bean mixture. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg
CHASEN'S FAMOUS CHILI (CHASEN'S RESTAURANT)
Steps:
- 1. Wash beans and put in bowl with enough water to cover by two inches. Soak overnight. Pour the beans and soaking liquid into large kettle. Cover and simmer until tender, 1 to 2 hours.
- 2. Add tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes longer. While the beans are cooking, sauté green pepper in oil in large skillet for 5 minutes. Add the onions, cook and stir until tender. Add garlic and parsley. In another skillet, melt butter. Add beef and pork.
- 3. Sauté about 15 minutes and then add the meat to the onion mixture. Stir in the chili powder and simmer 10 minutes. Add meat mixture to the beans and season with salt and pepper and cumin seed. Simmer the chili covered for 1 hour. Remove cover and continue cooking 30 minutes. Stir now and then and add water to keep it moist if needed. Skim fat and serve in deep chili bowls.
CHASEN'S CHILI
This recipe was printed in the "Arizona Republic" newspaper when Chasen's closed its doors. Chasens was a Hollywood hangout. Elizabeth Taylor liked this chili so much that when she was on a movie set out of the country, she would have them ship it to her on location.
Provided by James Craig
Categories Meat
Time 2h30m
Yield 3 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pour the beans in a saucepan and cook until tender, adding water if necessary Heat the oil in the skillet, add the peppers and onions and cook until the onions are translucent.
- Add the garlic and parsley.
- Heat oil and butter in a pot large enough for all the ingredients.
- Add the beef and cook about 25 minutes, stirring to break up the lumps.
- Add the chili powder and cumin about halfway through the cooking process.
- Add the peppers and onions to the meat.
- Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 60 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the beans and water and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes.
- Skim off fat.
- Serve with sour cream, chopped onions, shredded cheddar cheese and crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1864.9, Fat 124.2, SaturatedFat 52.6, Cholesterol 441.1, Sodium 1576.9, Carbohydrate 78.4, Fiber 25.8, Sugar 25.3, Protein 116.2
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