Chili Hot Tamali

"My home town restaurant before it closed its door forever imparted to me their delicious chili recipe that had spanned 50 years as the Restaurant specialty."

Prep Time

15

Cook Time

30

Paired With

Main Protein

Beef

Ingredients

IngredientQuantity
ground beef 1lb

Directions

Ground beef: Good quality
Onions + Garlic: diced
Bell Pepper: diced
Spices: chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt season this hearty chili.
Beans + Tomatoes: 
Tomato puree: Gives a rich tomato flavor to the chili.

 

  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until it is shimmering.
  • Cook vegetables and spices: Add the onions, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, and salt. Cook until the vegetables have softened, about 7 minutes.
  • Mix in the garlic:Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  • Cook beef: Add the beef and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredinets:Stir in beans, diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato puree and the remaining ½ teaspoonsalt.
  • Simmer (#3): Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat so it maintains a slow simmer, cover and cook for 45 minutes.
  • Uncover and cook(#4): Remove the lid and continue to simmer for an additional 45 minutes.
  • Season to taste: Season with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.