Zutaten für Barbara's Famous Chili
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 1/2 lbs hot Italian sausage
- 1 1/2 lbs stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and crushed (or diced)
- 1 (15 ounce) can Italian style tomatoes, undrained
- 1/4 cup chili powder, or more to taste
- 1 cup water, plus more if needed
- 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp salt, or more to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, or more to taste
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or more to taste (optional)
- Shredded cheddar cheese (for serving)
- Diced red onion (for serving)
- Sour cream (for serving)
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Zubereitung von Barbara's Famous Chili
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add chopped green bell pepper and cook for another 3 minutes.
- In a large skillet, brown the Italian sausage and stew meat over medium-high heat, breaking the sausage into crumbles. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the cooked sausage and meat mixture to the pot with the onions, garlic, and bell pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in chili powder and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add water if needed to maintain desired consistency.
- Add drained and rinsed kidney beans and reserved kidney bean juice. Heat through for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, diced red onion, and a dollop of sour cream.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
71 g
Sugar
33g
Fat
56g
Carbs
16g
