Appalachian Chili Recipe

Ingredients for Appalachian Chili

• Ground Chuck
• Salsa
• Chili Sauce
• Diced Tomatoes With Juice
• Tomato Sauce
• Beef Broth
• 12 cups beef broth
• Carrots
• White Onions
• Green Bell Pepper
• Chipotle Pepper
• Red Hot Sauce
• Garlic Salt
• Chili Powder
• Ground Cumin
• Dried Oregano
• Sorghum Molasses
• Dark Red Kidney Beans
• Chili Beans
• 1 lb spaghetti (optional)

How to Make Appalachian Chili

1. In a large (6-quart) pot, combine 1.5 lbs ground beef, 1 lb ground chicken, and 12 cups beef broth. Crumble the ground meats while stirring.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add 1 large onion (chopped), 2 green bell peppers (chopped), 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes (undrained), 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Stir well after each addition.
4. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans (drained and rinsed) and 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans (drained and rinsed). Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes.
6. If serving over spaghetti, cook 1 lb of spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
7. Serve the chili hot in bowls, topped with saltines or oyster crackers. Alternatively, serve the chili over the cooked spaghetti on plates.