BIG  BOWL  CHILI

Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Chili

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ --------------------------------
  4      tablespoons   canola oil
  2      medium        sized onions -- chopped
  2      red           bell peppers -- diced into 1/2" piec
  2      tablespoons   minced garlic
3 pounds chuck or sirloin beef -- cut into 1 1/2" cube 2 (28 oz.) cans plum tomatoes crushed with j
  1      tablespoon    tomato paste
    1/2  cup           dry red wine
  3      tablespoons   chili powder
  2      teaspoons     ground cumin
  1      teaspoon      dried sweet basil
  1      teaspoon      dried oregano
                       Salt & black pepper to taste
  1                    (16 oz.) can garbanzo beans -- drained
    1/2  cup           chopped flat-leaf parsley
         cup           cooked rice (optional)
  8                    scallions -- sliced thin for garn
  1      cup           plain yogurt for garnish (optional)

Place oil in large heavy casserole over low heat, wilt the onions, red peppers and garlic for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon; set aside. Raise heat to medium and brown meat in small batches. Then add meat back to casserole, along with onions, peppers and garlic.

Add tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, wine, chili powder, cumin, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook partially covered for 1 1/2 hours.

Stir in beans; cook uncovered for 15 minutes. Remove casserole from heat; stir in parsley. Adjust seasonings to taste.

If desired, divide cooked rice equally among the bowls and ladle chili on top. Sprinkle each bowl with scallions and top with a dollop of yogurt.

Serves 8-10.  473 calories, 28 g fat, 77 mg.  cholesterol.
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