CHASEN'S CHILI (HOLLYWOOD NOSTALGIA RECIPE)
This delicious, long-kept-a-secret, recipe represents a bit of old Hollywood history. Dave Chasen started his restaurant in 1937 as a BBQ shack that featured ribs and chili. His business evolved into one of Hollywood's most famous resturants. It featured American cuisine. By 1940, his famous chili was dropped off the menu but was available if one asked for it; however Dave kept his recipe a dark secret. Eleanor Roosevelt asked for the recipe and was told "no", however Dave sent her a complimentary order. Liz Taylor had an order of his chili flown to her in Rome when she was there making Cleopatra. Before the restaurant closed in 1995, the secret recipe and other memorabilia was given to the Los Angeles Public Library. The recipe is available in the archives of the main library, located in downtown Los Angeles. After the restaurant closed, the building was sold. The building is now occupied by a grocery store, which has a cafe in the store. Some of the old booths are still there along with photos and memoribilia on the walls. They serve Chasens chili; and the store caters to a celebrity clientel.
Provided by lynnski LA
Categories Beans
Time 2h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook dry beans according to package directions.
- Stir the tomatoes with juice into the cooked beans, and simmer 5 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet and saute the bell pepper for 5 minutes.
- Add the onion, reduce the heat to low, and cook about 15 minutes until tender, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the garlic and parsley; add this mixture to the beans.
- Using the same skillet, melt the butter and saute the beef and pork, in two batches, if necessary, until browned. Drain.
- Add meat to the bean mixture along with the chili powder, salt, pepper to taste and cumin.
- Simmer mixture, covered, for about an hour.
- Uncover and cook to the desired consistency, about 5 minutes.
- The chili should not be too thick.
- Skim off excess fat and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.9, Fat 32.6, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 99.3, Sodium 889.4, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 6, Sugar 5.2, Protein 26.1
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