CAJUN CHILI (ROUX BASED)
Delicious with or without beans. If made without beans, the chili can be served over elbow noodles for a delicious version of chili-mac. Don't forget to top with shredded cheese. What makes this chili different is the first step. The roux base gives the chili body and a saucy texture. I like that--body and sauciness!
Provided by gailanng
Categories Meat
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make brown roux (careful not to burn) with oil and flour, stirring constantly.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Saute about 3 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up chunks.
- Add tomato paste, chili powder, cumin powder, sugar, salt and cayenne pepper topping with about 1 - 2 cup water, depending on desired consistancy.
- Stir to combine and simmer half covered for 20 - 25 minutes, stirring occasionally and checking the level of liquid.
- If adding the optional can red kidney beans, add this 5 to 10 minutes prior to the end of cook time.
- Top individual servings with cheddar cheese and sprinkle with sliced green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.2, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 102.8, Sodium 374.3, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 7.1, Protein 30.8
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