Halloween Entertaining for a Hungry Group

Mademoiselle LOVES Halloween.  Mimi and Mademoiselle would begin heated costume negotiations each August only to culminate in the ultimate Halloween costume choice for Mademoiselle.  Tradition also called for an Open Door party with food, drinks and treats!  Our menu:  Chili and all the fixings and MDC margaritas!  

Mimi's Chili

2016-10-18 18:59:24

A delicious hearty chili with beans

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Prep Time

1 hr

Cook Time

2 hr

Prep Time

1 hr

Cook Time

2 hr

Ingredients

1. 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2. 8 Large Garlic Cloves
3. 1 1/2 cups chopped onion (one small yellow/one small white)
4. 1 1/2 lbs. ground chuck
5. 1 1/2 lbs. ground round or sirloin
6. 5 Tablespoons Chili Powder
7. 1 Tablespoon ground Cumin
8. 1 Teaspoon ground dried Basil
9. 1/2 Teaspoon dried Oregano
10. 1/2 Teaspoon dried Thyme
11. 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
12. 1 32 oz. box chicken stock
13. 1 12 oz. bottle beer
14. 1 6 oz. can tomato paste
15. 1 can prepared chili beans
16. 1 can prepared kidney beans

Instructions

1. Heat oil in large dutch oven or stock pot.
2. Food process onion and garlic into small pieces. Sauté under medium to high heat until translucent.
3. Add both meats and cook until brown, continually using spooin or spatula to break up the meat into small bits.
4. Once browned, add chili powder, cumin, basil, oregano and thyme. Stir well. Cook for a few minutes.
5. Mix in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, beer and tomato paste. Simmer until thickened to desired consistency, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
6. Mix in beans. Simmer until ready to eat.

Notes

1. You can alter the fat in the chili by the fat content you use in the meat. You can adjust the heat by adding more or less chili powder or a bit of cayenne. We make a double recipe of this chili to feed everyone, but be prepared that it takes a big pot for 3-6 lbs of meat!
2. Serve with chopped red onion, avocado, chopped cilantro, sweet hot jalapeños, fresh jalapeños, sour cream, shredded cheese and any other hot sauce of choice. Don't forget the Fritos and cornbread too!

By Mimi

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