CHILI AND DUMPLINGS

Chili and Dumplings image

Provided by Lillian Russo

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 24

CHILI INGREDIENTS:
3 Tbsp butter
4 large clove garlic - minced
2 lb 93% lean ground beef
2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 c dry red wine - not cooking wine
1 tsp sugar
1-15 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 large white or yellow onion - chopped
1 large green bell pepper - seeded and chopped
3-15 oz cans small red kidney beans - drained and rinsed
3 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 - 1 tsp cayenne pepper - according to your taste
1 tsp dried cilantro leaves
1 bay leaf
CHEDDAR CHEESE DUMPLINGS:
1 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 c whole milk
1 large egg - beaten
3/4 c shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

1. In a very large skillet or saucepan, over medium heat, saute onions, garlic and green pepper in the butter, until tender. Stir often.
2. Add ground beef and cook until completely browned. Stir and chop up the ground beef as it brownes.
3. Now add all remaining ingredients and cook until heated through, then lower heat med/low. Stir well. Cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours.
4. Now make the dumplings by combining all the dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Then add in the milk, shredded cheddar and beaten egg. Stir until just combined but still lumpy.
5. Drop by the spoonful ontop of the chili. Cover and continue to cook for another 25 minutes. This makes about 8 dumplings.
6. Spoon into serving bowls and serve warm with more shredded cheddar cheese ontop.