Lean & Spicy Firehouse Chili
Ingrediënten
- 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 30 milliliters garlic finely chopped
- 1 large green pepper cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 cans 28 oz each crushed tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon crushed hot pepper
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, rinsed in a strainer
Instructies
- In a 2 1/2-quart saucepan, cook the extra-lean ground beef over medium heat until well done (about 6-8 minutes), stirring frequently to crumble the meat.
- Pour off the fat.
- With a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to paper towels to absorb extra fat.
- Wipe the remaining fat residue from the saucepan.
- In the same pot, sauté the onion, garlic, and green pepper with 1/2 cup of the crushed tomatoes for 3 minutes.
- Add oregano, cumin, chili powder, cocoa powder, sugar, crushed hot pepper, and Tabasco sauce.
- Continue cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
- Add the kidney beans, cooked meat, and the remaining crushed tomatoes.
- Cook together for 25 minutes over low heat.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair this lean and spicy chili with a crisp and light red wine such as Pinot Noir. The wine's acidity will complement the flavors of the chili without overwhelming your palate.Nutritional Information
Calories: 250 kcal | Carbohydrates: 27 g | Protein: 22 g | Fat: 7 g | Fiber: 9 g | Sugar: 7 g
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