Barnwell School Chiliburgers Recipe

Name: Barnwell School Chiliburgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 140 min
Total time: 160 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 1 large onion; 0 potatoes; 0 sage; salt to taste; 0 curry powder; 2 tbsp chili powder; 0 ketchup; 0 water; 30 hamburger buns; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans; 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans; 1 cup beef broth; 1 tbsp cumin; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp oregano; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); pepper to taste

This legendary recipe hails from the Barnwell School cookbook, a cherished collection of prairie town favorites! Feed a crowd with this hearty chili burger recipe – perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or impressing the neighborhood kids. This massive batch makes enough chili to fill 30 hamburger buns! Easily halved or doubled to suit your needs. Get ready for a flavor explosion from this Alberta classic!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 140 mins

Calories 435.2 kcal

Protein 61g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barnwell School Chiliburgers

2 lbs ground beef
1 large onion
0 potatoes
0 sage
salt to taste
0 curry powder
2 tbsp chili powder
0 ketchup
0 water
30 hamburger buns
1 tbsp olive oil
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
1 cup beef broth
1 tbsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
pepper to taste

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How to Make Barnwell School Chiliburgers

Sauté 1 large onion, chopped, in 1 tbsp olive oil until softened. Add 2 lbs ground beef and brown, breaking it up with a spoon.
Drain off excess grease.
Stir in 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (drained and rinsed), 1 cup beef broth, 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional), salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer chili to a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven. Cover and bake at 325°F (160°C) for approximately 2 hours.
Stir the chili occasionally during cooking.
Serve on 30 hamburger buns. Top with your favorite chili toppings!
Recipe easily halved or doubled.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

36 g

Sugar

42g

Fat

44g

Carbs

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Weeknight Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American For Large Groups Main Dish Beef Canadian Oven Potluck Kid Friendly Winter Dietary Seasonal Comfort Food Oamc Freezer Make Ahead Low Carb Inexpensive Ground Beef Low In Something Meat Taste Mood To Go Equipment Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less