Best Mimis Best Chili Recipes

Mimi's Chili image

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Time 3h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup dry pinto beans
1/2 cup dried kidney beans
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic
2 cups onions (chopped fine)
2 lbs hamburger
1 (14 ounce) bottle catsup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
5 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Wash beans and place in pot with the next two ingredients--minced onion and minced garlic.
Cover beans with cold water and boil for 10 minutes with lid on; turn off heat and let sit for 1 hour.
Drain but do not rinse.
Cover with fresh water and simmer for 60-90 minutes till tender.
Drain and set aside.
Saute the onions and then add the hamburg and cook till done.
Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Now you may put it in the crockpot on high for 1-2 hours and then on low for 4-6 hours stirring occasionally OR may be cooked on lowest setting on stove for 2-3 hours.
Watch that it does not get dry.

The Best Chili image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 pound ground beef chuck, preferably coarse grind (see Cook's Note)
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
One 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
Two 15.5-ounce cans kidney beans, undrained
Sour cream, shredded Cheddar and sliced scallions, for serving
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until just browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
Add the jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the tomato paste. Cook, stirring frequently, until coated and fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the cooked ground beef and any accumulated liquid, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the chili, partially covered, until the beef is tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
Stir in the beans and their liquid and simmer uncovered until the beans are softened and the chili is thickened, about 30 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
Top with sour cream, Cheddar and scallions. Serve with tortilla chips.